Medical History Pharmacy Tech

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual increases

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners, serving Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, seeks a Medical History Pharmacy Tech to obtain, verify and document medication histories for ED patients and inpatients. You will interview patients, families, and caregivers, review pharmacy records, and document results in the EHR for pharmacist review.

The role requires Alaska licensure and a pharmacy technician certification, with 2 years hospital or clinic experience and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Alaska pharmacy technician licensure at hire.
• Pharmacy technician certification required (CPhT or ExCPT).
• Two years of hospital/ambulatory pharmacy technician experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medication histories through structured patient interviews with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Verify information using pharmacy records and other approved sources and document sources.
• Document histories in the EHR within established timeframes and note completeness status.
• Identify discrepancies and refer to the pharmacist; no clinical interpretation provided.
• Coordinate medication history queues with pharmacy staff and external services.
• Participate in quality reviews and staff training related to medication histories.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Alaska license

Pharmacy Technician Certification

2 years hospital/clinic experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Microsoft applications

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Overview

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Medical History Pharmacy Tech to join the Inpatient team!

This position works under the supervision of a pharmacist to obtain, verify, and document medication histories for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and/or admitted to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Interviews patients, families, and caregivers and reviews available information from pharmacies, healthcare providers, care facilities, and medical records. Documents findings in the electronic health record and refers discrepancies or incomplete information to the pharmacist for review. Serves as a resource for medication history processes and supports related training and quality-improvement activities.

*Requires State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License and Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay:Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits:medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits:FHP Tuition Assistance
• Other Benefits:Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Shift Available:-Full-time (40 hours/week) with Variable 4 x 10-hour shifts, 8:00am - 6:30pm

+Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. AJoint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership.In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District Schools of Choice| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities:Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Responsibilities

• Conducts structured interviews with patients, families, and caregivers to obtain complete medication histories, including medication name, dose, route, frequency, indication, last dose, and reported adherence.
• Verifies reported medication information using available pharmacy records, medical records, provider offices, care facilities, and other approved sources. Documents verification sources according to department standards.
• Documents medication histories in the electronic health record within established timeframes. Identifies histories as complete, partial, or unobtainable and records the reason when information is incomplete.
• Identifies discrepancies, conflicting information, and medication-related concerns and refers them to the pharmacist for review. The role does not provide clinical interpretation, therapeutic recommendations, or medication-reconciliation decisions.
• Coordinates medication history queues and handoffs with pharmacy staff and contracted medication history services.
• Participates in quality reviews related to the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of medication histories. Completes assigned follow-up actions.
• Serves as a medication history resource and supports the training and orientation of pharmacy technicians and other staff.
• Protects patient privacy, verifies patient identity, and maintains accurate documentation.
• Maintains competency in core pharmacy technician functions and provides department coverage as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of Alaska upon hire. Pharmacy technician certification required (CPhT or ExCPT).
• Must demonstrate two (2) years of experience performing in a pharmacy technician role in a hospital, ambulatory, or community setting, or knowledge typically obtained within two (2) years of experience.
• Must possess good organizational, problem solving, math, and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a structured patient interview, elicit accurate information from patients and caregivers under time pressure, and document findings clearly in an electronic health record.
• Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience obtaining medication histories or supporting medication reconciliation in an emergency department, admissions, or transitions of care setting.
• PTCB Medication History Certificate or equivalent formal training in medication history collection.
• Pharmacy technician experience and supervisory experience preferred. Additional training in specialty areas preferred.
• Bilingual ability, or experience working with interpreter services.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.