Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1

Tampa General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 to support pharmacists and clinicians in ensuring accurate medication histories at admission and discharge.

Under supervision, you will interview patients, update the EHR with current medications and allergies, compare lists to identify discrepancies, and use multiple sources to verify accuracy while following PHI and controlled-substance protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, update, and document an accurate medication list in the patient’s EHR at admission and discharge using patient interviews and available electronic resources.
• Update patient allergy history and preferred pharmacy information in the EHR to support accurate medication reconciliation.
• Compare patient medication lists to identify differences between medications taken prior to admission, during hospitalization, and at discharge, and elevate discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist.
• Utilize all necessary sources - patient, family, hospital transfer orders, nursing and long-term care facility records, community pharmacies, and insurance fill history to ensure the medication list is complete and correct.
• Comply with all documentation requirements, including that for controlled substances and patient consultations, and follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or PHI disclosures.
• Perform special precaution and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and complete all other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Patient interview

EHR documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Job Description - Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 (2600040O)

Job Description

Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 - ( 2600040O )

Description

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 provides technical support to pharmacists and clinicians to ensure safe and effective transitions in care at admission and discharge. Using a variety of strategies appropriate to the patient, family, and situation, the technician obtains, updates, and documents an accurate medication list in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) by conducting patient interviews and using available electronic tools, including external prescription history and the hospital medical record system. The technician performs all duties of a registered pharmacy technician and carries out job-related responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Essential Functions

Obtain, update, and document an accurate medication list in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) at admission and discharge using patient interviews and available electronic resources.

Update patient allergy history and preferred pharmacy information in the EHR to support accurate medication reconciliation.

Compare patient medication lists to identify differences between medications taken prior to admission, during hospitalization, and at discharge, and elevate discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist.

Utilize all necessary sources - patient, family, hospital transfer orders, nursing and long-term care facility records, community pharmacies, and insurance fill history to ensure the medication list is complete and correct.

Comply with all documentation requirements, including that for controlled substances and patient consultations, and follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or PHI disclosures.

Perform special precaution and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and complete all other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

License/Registration

Registered Pharmacy Technician issued by Florida

Certification

Work Experience and Additional Information