Medication History Pharmacy Technician: Admissions & Transitions

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

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