Medication History Tech - Specialty Certified, EHR Focus

TGH North; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician 2 to support pharmacists and clinicians in creating accurate medication histories for patients at admission and discharge. The role involves interviewing patients, accessing external history tools, and documenting in the EHR under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license and a PTCB Specialty Certification in Medication History, with emphasis on accuracy, patient safety, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Florida and PTCB Specialty Certification – Medication History certificate required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician 2 to support pharmacists and clinicians in creating accurate medication histories for patients at admission and discharge. The role involves interviewing patients, accessing external history tools, and documenting in the EHR under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license and a PTCB Specialty Certification in Medication History, with emphasis on accuracy, patient safety, and