Medication History Pharmacy Technician - Days - 7 on / 7 off

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, 

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician to obtain comprehensive medication histories from patients and families, document them in the EMR, and support medication safety initiatives. You will collaborate with pharmacists and outpatient providers to resolve discrepancies and maintain high-quality records.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, reviewing records, updating the EMR, and assisting with inventory and quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Obtain comprehensive medication history from patients and families.
• Identify true allergies and resolve discrepancies with care teams.
• Enter medication history accurately into the EMR/pharmacy system.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and medication safety efforts.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and outpatient providers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews to gather home medication lists (OTC, supplements, Rx).
• Review records and confirm medication details with outpatient pharmacies.
• Input histories into EMR/pharmacy system accurately and timely.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate them to the pharmacist for resolution.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory management in the department.

Skills

Medication history

Patient interviews

EMR input

Pharmacist communication

Inventory counts

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Pharmacy software

Job description

Competitive benefits are offered including:

• Matched Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!


• Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Medication History Pharmacy Technician is responsible for obtaining a comprehensive and accurate medication history from patients, families, or outpatient providers, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products. The Medication History Pharmacy Technician document medication details in the electronic medical record, identify true medication allergies, and report discrepancies to health care providers for resolution. Additionally, they support quality improvement efforts and assist with other general pharmacy technician duties.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Conduct thorough interviews with patients, families, or caregivers to obtain a complete and accurate list of the patient's home medications (including over-the-counter, supplements/vitamins/herbals, and prescription medications) for patients admitted to inpatient status. Accurately identify and document true medication allergies versus medication intolerances


2. Review medical records and collaborate with outpatient pharmacies to confirm and clarify medication information


3. Accurately input medication history details into the electronic medical record (EMR) or pharmacy system, ensuring the information is up-to-date


4. Identify and communicate any medication history discrepancy or inconsistency to the pharmacist for further review and resolution


5. Develops and implements quality programs and initiatives pertaining to assigned clinical area


6. Assists the main pharmacy with pharmacy technician duties as well as conducting regular cycle counts to maintain inventory management

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or Equivalent


• 6 months - 1 year related experience

Required License/Certifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician License issued by The Texas State Board of Pharmacy


• PTCB Medication History Certificate or ASHP Medication Reconciliation Certification