Medication History Pharmacy Tech I/II (Part-Time)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Continuity of Care Pharmacy Technician to perform medication histories for patients. You will work with the Transitions of Care Manager within Clinical and Patient Care Services to ensure accurate medication lists and seamless care transitions.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician training completion or enrollment in school; NC registration within 180 days for Tech I/II.
• Diploma or equivalent required; board registration as NC Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare settings is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history interviews with patients at Duke University Hospital.
• Contact retail pharmacies or physicians to verify medication histories.
• Document identified medications accurately in the EMR with attention to detail.
• Discuss issues found during medication history with clinical pharmacist staff.
• Provide training and development for technicians and students in medication history tasks.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and care transitions projects.

Skills

Medication history

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

High-volume environment

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Work Hours:

• Rotating shifts (days/evenings)
• Part-time hours available on weekdays and weekends

General Description:

The Continuity of Care pharmacy technician is a self-motivated, independent pharmacy technician responsible for working collaboratively with the Transitions of Care Manager within the Clinical and Patient Care Services division to perform medication history interviews for patients at Duke University Hospital.

Work Performed

• Use high-level communication skills to perform a patient interview and obtain a complete home medication list. This includes contacting retail pharmacies or physician offices to verify the medication history with persistence to achieve the highest level of accuracy.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation for each identified medication in the electronic medical record with careful attention to detail.
• Discuss any identified issues related to the medication history with the clinical pharmacist staff to promote high-quality transitions of care.
• Provide medication history related pharmacy technician and student training and development.
• Participate in departmental goal planning and quality improvement activities, focused on care transitions
• Participate in committee, workgroup or team meetings Contribute to development projects (design, implementation, measuring impact)
• Maintain familiarity with all departmental programs Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medication names (brand/generic) and basic math
• Attention to detail and persistence in work ethic
• 5 years (Community/Retail setting preferred)
• Experience performing medication histories/reconciliation is preferred
• Able to work independently and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume environment
• Necessary communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with patients and co-workers
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth
• Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, pager and other pharmacy

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.

or

• Acceptance into pharmacy school.

or

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Experience

• Pharmacy Tech I: N/A
• Pharmacy Tech II: Minimum of one years related experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Pharmacy Tech I:
  • Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
• Pharmacy Tech II:
  • North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
  • Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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