Pharmacy Technician I - Medication History

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I - Medication History to support inpatient units at Bell Hospital in Kansas City. This role collects and documents patient medication histories, interacts with patients and caregivers, and supports pharmacists in ensuring safe, accurate information at admission and discharge.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, with CPhT certification by the first board renewal and state registration.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CPhT certification by first board renewal for Kansas/Missouri locations; registration required per state on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for dispensing following established procedures.
• Accurately document medication histories in the electronic health record.
• Interview patients and caregivers to obtain complete medication lists for admission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CPhT Certification (PTCB)

High School Diploma or GED

State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Job description

Position Title

Pharmacy Technician I - Medication HistoryBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The medication history technician (MHT) team serves our inpatient locations at main campus in Kansas City and supports the accurate and timely completion of medication histories for our patients. This critical role helps ensures our pharmacists and providers know what medications patients were taking prior to admission to the hospital to provide care to the patient during the stay. Additionally, this information allows our teams to provide patients with clear medication instructions at discharge. The MHTs obtain this information through a variety of means including interviewing patients, obtaining medication lists from other medical facilities, contacting retail pharmacies, and interviewing family members or caregivers. This information is then documented in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing: Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following processes as trained. Follows all established procedures and safety protocols during routine daily workflows. Passes annual sterile compounding competency
• Distributes medications and stock items: Accurately pulls and stocks medications in ADS machines. Ensures accuracy of ADS inventory through outdates, cycle counts, resolution of discrepancies and accurate barcode scanning. Completes / Maintains distribution records as required. Completes automation inspections. Resolves common distribution issues such as jammed label printer, light bar, etc. Performs procedures, such as loading/assigning and unloading/unassigning as trained.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities. Ensures appropriate rotation of inventory. Identifies and removes expiring medication from pharmacy inventory. Processes order upon receipt from wholesaler. Completes monthly unit inspections as assigned. Identifies when stock is low and follows order request process.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: Independently operates organization and pharmacy technology systems following processes as trained.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Accurately maintains required logs and records following processes as trained.
• Patient Care: Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Directs medication-related or clinical questions to a pharmacist. Accurately gathers and documents information.
• Medication Safety: Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Consistently applies safety protocols
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• no previous experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Kansas locations: CPhT required by first board renewal
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Missouri locations: none
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Job Requisition ID:

R-56708

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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