Medication History Pharmacy Technician - Part Time / Rotating - Magee Rehab

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Tech to collect payer and patient medication histories and reconcile BPMH for admitted and discharged patients.

You will interview patients, review internal and external sources, and enter data into the hospital information system. Under pharmacist supervision, you may perform limited medication management and distribution tasks.

Competenze

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with basic PC skills and medication information.
• Knowledge of medications, strengths, and indications.

Mansioni

• Collect and record patient medications and reconcile BPMH.
• Communicate with patients, families, and providers to gather history.
• Enter data into the hospital information system accurately.
• Coordinate with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform limited medication management under supervision of a pharmacist.

Conoscenze

Medication history collection

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Medication knowledge

Formazione

CPhT Certification

RPT Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Medication History Pharmacy Tech reports to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy and is responsible for accurately collecting and entering current patient medications into the hospital's information system for utilization by the physicians and providers responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the hospital. The primary function includes patient interviews and review of internal and external systems with relevant information. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech is responsible for relaying any outstanding transition of care issues to the lead pharmacist and/or physician. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will also perform limited medication management and/or distribution activities under the supervision of a pharmacist. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will perform assigned responsibilities according to department policies, procedures, standards and regulations within stated time frames.

Job Duties

• Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson Health the hospital of choice for Patients and Employees.
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, and/or caregivers to perform patient medication history and construct a pre-admission medication list (PAML).
• Reconciles and documents the "best possible medication history" (BPMH) accurately and completely in the medical record.
• Contacts the patient's outside pharmacist or physician to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner and documents resolution of discrepancies in the medical record so that a physician can review and reconcile the list. Handles patients' own medications to ensure they are secured and documented.
• Sets priorities in the correct order in relation to the needs and circumstances at the time with reference to the patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit.
• Collects prescription benefits information and expedites medication delivery to ETC areas as time allows.
• Volunteers for and actively participates in committees and departmental projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills; Proficient with basic PC skills; Good knowledge of medications, strengths available, indications.
• Soft skills with regards to patient/family interactions
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma LPN or
• Bachelor's Degree
• Less than 1 year Prior experience with medication history/reconciliation preferred. Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Primary Location Address

1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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