Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History (8-days on/6-days off)

Dayton Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medication History Pharmacy Technician for the Clinical Pharmacy department on the Main Campus. You will assist in obtaining medication histories for admitted patients under pharmacist supervision, focusing on accurate collection of prescription data, allergies, and patient/family interviews.

The role requires HSD/GED, and a current CPhT license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED is required.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician licensed by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Evening shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining medication history for admitted patients under pharmacist supervision.
• Collect prescription information, allergy information, patient/family interviews, and document activities.
• Contact pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and prescribers as needed.

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Clinical Pharmacy

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

The Medication History Pharmacy Technician, with supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the process of obtaining medication history for patients who will be admitted to the hospital. The focus of this technician is the accurate collection of prescription information, allergy information, patient and/or family/guardian interview, and documentation of those activities. The complete collection of medication information may also include contacting pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and prescribers.

Additionally, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of the pharmacist following established policy and procedures set forth by the hospital and pharmacy department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician adheres to safety practices to ensure quality care for patients and maintains competencies outlined in pharmacy department policies. The technician shows familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours: Evening shift.

Education:

• HSD/GED is required
  

Certification/Licensure:

• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required