Medication History Technician: Patient Safety & Accuracy

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to gather and document patients' medication histories, impacting medication safety and patient care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review current and home meds, enter validated histories into the electronic medical record, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent adverse drug events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting.
• WA Pharmacy Technician license required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history.
• During medication history collection, identifies prescription, non-prescription (OTC), herbals, implantable devices/pumps, and any illegal substances.
• Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy, the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing databases (SureScripts, DrFirst, etc.).
• Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures.
• Meets or exceeds quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories; consults with clinical pharmacists on unresolved issues.
• Utilizes software to identify and follow up on missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Empathetic demeanor

Education

High school graduate

Pharmacy Technician WA license

Tools

SureScripts

DrFirst

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to gather and document patients' medication histories, impacting medication safety and patient care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review current and home meds, enter validated histories into the electronic medical record, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent adverse drug events.