Medication History Technician: Precise Care & Patient Safety

VMFH Division Support Services

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to gather and document patients' medication histories, improving medication safety and patient care. You will interview patients or caregivers, review home medications, and record histories in the electronic health record.

You will work with clinical teams, emphasizing attention to detail, strong communication, and empathetic care, supporting reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.

Qualifications

High School Graduate, upon hire
High School GED, upon hire
3 years of Pharmacy technician experience
WA Pharmacy Technician license, upon hire

Responsibilities

Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history
Identifies prescription, OTC, herbals, implants/devices, and any illegal substances during history collection
Clarifies information with dispensing pharmacy and provider using CS Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases
Enters validated medication history into the patient’s EMR
Meets Memorial's quality standards; consults pharmacists on unresolved items
Uses software to identify and follow up on missed histories

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Empathetic demeanor

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

WA Pharmacy Technician license

ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

You will work with clinical teams, emphasizing attention to detail, strong communication, and empathetic care, supporting reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.

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