Pharmacy Technician I – Medication History

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Medication History Technician to support inpatient medication histories at the main campus in Kansas City. You will interview patients, collect lists, and document information in the electronic health record to guide pharmacists and providers during admission and discharge.

You will ensure safe dispensing, accurate inventory, and adherence to safety protocols while collaborating with pharmacists and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing with accuracy following procedures and safety protocols.
• Distributes medications and stocks in ADS machines; maintains accurate inventory and completes distribution records.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and performs monthly unit inspections; identifies low stock and follows ordering process.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems and maintains required logs and records.
• Provides courteous patient care; answers medication-related questions and directs inquiries to a pharmacist.
• Adheres to medication safety practices including barcode scanning and double-checking labels.

Education

No previous experience

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.