Pharmacy Medication Recon Tech - Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Rotating)

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. Hawaii location is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pre-admission medication reviews.

You will interview patients or caregivers to obtain complete medication lists, including name, dosage, frequency, route, and last dose, and ensure accurate entry into the inpatient EMR. We require Hawaii registration, six months of pharmacy tech experience or three months plus program completion, and knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, and accurate

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with patient and/or caregivers to obtain a complete list of medications (name, dosage, frequency, route, last dose) prior to hospital admissions.
• Enters medication list into the inpatient electronic medical record.
• Escalates any discrepancies that need further clarification to the covering clinical pharmacist.
• Performs duties of a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Skills

Drug names knowledge

Medical terminology

English communication

Pharmacy calculations

Typing / calculator use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program

PTCB certification

Tools

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Conducts interviews with patient and/or caregivers, contacts outpatient providers/pharmacies, and utilizes other resources to obtain the most complete and accurate list of all medications that the patient is taking (including name, dosage, frequency route, and last dose) prior to admissions to the hospital.


• Enters medication list into the inpatient electronic medical record.


• Escalates any discrepancies that need further clarification to the covering clinical pharmacist.


• Performs duties of a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A


• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Carry between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.


• Frequent: N/A


• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A


• Occasional: Sit. Kneel. Twist. Crawl. Squat.


• Frequent: Stoop/Bend. Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.


• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.


• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.


• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.


• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, contact with patients with communicable diseases.


• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.


• May be required to work evening or night shift.


• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.


• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred.


• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) preferred.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months work experience as a pharmacy technician; or three (3) months work experience as a pharmacy technician with completion of a pharmacy technician program.


• Experience to demonstrate:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of drug names (both trade and generic), uses, dosages, and routes of administration.
  
  
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
  
  
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  
  
  • Ability to effectively communicate with both patients and other healthcare professionals.
  
  
  • Ability to type, operate calculator and computer.
  
  
  • Ability to perform pharmacy calculations involving ratio/proportion, IV flow rate calculations, and dosage calculations including daily doses, and days of supply calculations.
  
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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Our Mission:

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

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• Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all


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