Outpatient Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care & Reconciliation

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Patient Care Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient clinical pharmacy services under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist. You will collect medication histories, prepare patient notes, and document complete home medications for reconciliation.

Responsibilities include entering prescriptions into the medical record, clarifying information with patients and families, and ensuring education materials and follow-up plans are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of outpatient brand and generic medications, prior authorization processes and patient assistance programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and pharmacy software.
• Ability to work in multiple electronic documentation systems.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work in direct patient care.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, organizes and prepares patient care notes, profiles and other clinical information for clinical pharmacy appointments and medication reconciliation.
• Provides technical assistance with collecting, clarifying and documenting complete and accurate medication histories under the direction of the clinical pharmacist.
• Compiles a complete and accurate list of the patient's home medications including over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements inclusive of the drug/product name, dosage, frequency, route, indication, compliance, drug allergies and symptoms.
• Processes/enters current medications with complete prescription information into the computerized medical record.
• Clarifies the medication information through interview with the patient, family, care givers, pharmacies, previous medical records and medical providers as necessary.
• Ensures patients leave clinical pharmacy visits with appropriate education materials, follow-up plans, and return appointments as appropriate.
• Contacts select patients by phone to schedule appointments, confirm whether treatment goals are being met and reinforce key self-management instructions and medication adherence under the instruction and supervision of the clinical pharmacist.
• Reviews registries and other reports to identify targeted patients for pharmacist intervention.
• Administers quality of life or disease control surveys and patient satisfaction surveys.
• At the direction of the clinical pharmacist, facilitates the enrollment of patients into medication Patient Assistance Programs (PAP), including KH 340B pharmacy program.
• Assists in the collection of health outcome data and assemble routine reports for clinical pharmacists, administrators, medical staff, and other stakeholders.
• Inspects medication storage areas according to procedures.
• Participates in Pharmacy staff meetings
• Guides, directs, and assists in training new staff.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Prior authorizations

Patient assistance

Microsoft Word

Excel

Pharmacy software

EMR systems

Communication skills

Patient care

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Patient Care Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient clinical pharmacy services under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist. You will collect medication histories, prepare patient notes, and document complete home medications for reconciliation.

Responsibilities include entering prescriptions into the medical record, clarifying information with patients and families, and ensuring education materials and follow-up plans are provided.