Pharmacy Technician Medication History

VMFH Division Support Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to gather and document patients' medication histories, ensuring safety and accurate reconciliation. You will interview patients or caregivers, review home medications, and enter data into the electronic medical record in collaboration with clinical teams.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and empathy to support medication safety and prevent adverse drug events.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician experience in any setting.
• Ability to interview patients and document medication history.
• Knowledge of medication reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document allergies and current medication history.
• Identify prescriptions, OTC items, herbals, and devices during history intake.
• Clarify incomplete information with pharmacies and providers using data sources.
• Enter validated history into the EMR per procedures.
• Meet quality standards and escalate unresolved issues to a pharmacist.
• Use software to identify missed histories and follow-up needs.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Medication history interviewing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, you will provide critical support in gathering and accurately documenting patients' medication histories, profoundly impacting medication safety and comprehensive patient care.

Every day you will expertly interview patients or their caregivers, access various data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record precise medication histories in the electronic health record, collaborating closely with clinical teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a meticulous, empathetic demeanor, contributing significantly to medication reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.

• Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history
• During medication history collection, identifies prescription, non-prescription (OTC), herbals, implantable devices/pumps, and any illegal substances
• Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy, the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases (SureScripts, DrFirst, etc.)
• Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures
• Meets or exceeds Memorial’s quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories. Consults with clinical pharmacists on any unresolved issues or those requiring a pharmacist’s clinical judgment
• Utilizes software to Identify and follow up on any missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting and
• Pharmacy Technician: WA, upon hire

Preferred

• retail pharmacy experience and
• Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program , upon hire or
• Associates Other or Equivalent Experience, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.