Medication History Certified Pharmacy Technician

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide critical medication history support in Mercy patient care areas. You will interview patients and family members to collect current medication regimens, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements, and document them in the EMR.

Additionally, you will obtain allergy histories, clarify uncertainties with a pharmacist, and perform other duties within Iowa regulations and Mercy hospital needs during the Evening

Qualifications

• Proficient in obtaining and recording medication histories.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record medication history including prescription, OTC, vitamins, and supplements in the EMR.
• Interview patients or family/caregivers to verify current medications.
• Record allergy history and clarify reactions.
• Consult with a pharmacist for unresolved medication/allergy questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening Shift

Description:

Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication histories from patients &/or their designated family/caregivers upon presentation to Mercy patient care areas. Includes conducting patient &/or family interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements.

Perform other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set.


• Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (including the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas).


• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this information.


• Recording should include the following: name/location of patient’s ambulatory pharmacy, medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of most recent dose, and source(s) of the information being recorded.


• Attempt to clarify as many uncertainties and compile as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.


• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record an allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarify & record the nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.


• Consult with a pharmacist in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication & allergy history.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required when nationally certified through NHA.


• PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.


• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.


• National Pharmacy Technician Certification; Minimum of 2000 hours of pharmacy technician experience required; and Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.


• OR


• Registered Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.