Hospital Medication History Technician (ED & Inpatient)

TJ Regional Health; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TJ Regional Health seeks a pharmacy technician to support the Emergency Department and inpatient units. Responsibilities include documenting home medications, verifying histories, and reconciling lists with admission orders.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and state pharmacy technician licensure, with national certification due within six months of hire. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; state licensure as a pharmacy technician or current enrollment in a college of pharmacy (intern).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (national) required within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review, patient interview and calls to retail pharmacies.
• Update computerized home medication databases and reconcile lists to orders written on admission.
• May be assigned additional duties by the Director of Pharmacy or designee.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmacy calculations

Basic arithmetic

Reading references

Information extraction

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician License

College of Pharmacy enrollment (intern)

Tools

Basic equipment operation

Job description

TJ Regional Health seeks a pharmacy technician to support the Emergency Department and inpatient units. Responsibilities include documenting home medications, verifying histories, and reconciling lists with admission orders.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and state pharmacy technician licensure, with national certification due within six months of hire. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and interprofessional collaboration.