Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1

TGH North; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 to support pharmacists and clinicians. Under direct supervision, you will obtain, update, and document accurate medication lists in the patient’s EHR during admission and discharge, using patient interviews and electronic resources.

You will verify allergy history, preferred pharmacy info, and reconcile differences across prior, in-hospital, and discharge medications, escalating discrepancies to the supervising

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Florida-registered Pharmacy Technician license/registration 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 meds prior to admission, during hospitalization, and at discharge, and elevate discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist.
• Utilize sources such as patient/family, transfer orders, nursing records, and community pharmacy histories to ensure a complete and correct medication list.
• Comply with documentation requirements, including controlled substances and patient consultations, and follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or PHI disclosures.
• Perform PPE procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and carry out other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Job Description

Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 (

Job Number:

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 those 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