Pharmacy Tech - Medication History Specialist

Southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SSH Pharmacy in Weymouth, MA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to document and clarify medication histories under a pharmacist's direction. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, verifying histories, and documenting in EPIC, with escalation to management when needed.

Position operates Monday through Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with every third weekend; requires MA registration or intern status and a high school diploma (associates preferred). Competitive pay range accompanies benefits.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license OR Registered Pharmacy Intern required.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with independent decision-making and analytical abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Triages patients for intake medication histories.
• Conducts patient interviews to obtain intake histories.
• Interprets and documents medication histories in EMR (EPIC).
• Ensures source verification information is available for review by prescribers.
• Documents comprehensive pharmacy consult notes in EPIC for prescribers.
• Escalates issues to ED Pharmacist or management as needed.
• Updates pharmacy information in Ambulatory Order Management System.
• Collaborates with practitioners to complete tasks and explains the medication reconciliation process.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent decisions

Analytical

Confidentiality

Listening

Formação académica

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Massachusetts license or intern

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Requisition Number: R-23919

Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Pharmacy

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of a pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets medication histories obtained from a variety of sources, under the direction of a pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system. Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department. Works with multiple medication automation systems.

Compensation Pay Range: $25.61 - $34.47

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Appropriately triages patients for interview and processing of intake medication histories.
• Conducts patient interviews to obtain or complete intake patient medication histories
• Interprets, processes and documents patient medication histories into the electronic medical record
• Ensures all reconciled intake histories have source verification information available for review in EPIC by prescribers
• Documents and completes comprehensive pharmacy consults notes in EPIC for prescribers
• Effectively escalates and communicates barriers or issues to the ED Pharmacist or a Pharmacy management team member
• Updates the patient's preferred Pharmacy information into the Ambulatory Order Management System
• Work collaboratively with practitioners to complete assigned tasks
• Effectively communicates and demonstrates an understanding of the entire medication reconciliation process

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required, Associates degree preferred.
• Three to five years experience as pharmacy technician preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy OR Registered Pharmacy Intern - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed, ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to listen to others.
• Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. Every third weekend requirement.

Pharmacy Intern - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts), Pharmacy Technician - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts)