Pharmacy Technician Medication History #8401

SummaryAs part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Pharmacy Technician Medication History serves as an integral part of the progressive pharmacy managed medication reconciliation process. The Pharmacy Technician Medication History is responsible for collecting a complete and accurate medication and allergy history for patients in the emergency department and on the inpatient units. This information is obtained through interviewing patients and caregivers, and by reviewing records from nursing facilities and retail pharmacies, as applicable. The updated medication list is entered in the patients medical record and is used by prescribers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during admission and discharge.Minimum Qualifications1. High School graduate or equivalent.2. Fundamental understanding of personal computers, keyboarding skills, and familiarity with theWindows operating system.3. Must meet one of the following:3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting1 year of experience as a medication history pharmacy technician.4. Current certification as Pharmacy Technician or attainment of certification within 1 year of hire.5. Excellent verbal communication skills.6. Ability to triage workload independently and appropriately throughout scheduled shift.7. Ability to solve problems independently and handle challenging patient and family situationscommonly seen in acute care settings.Location: St. Clair Hospital PHARMACYSchedule: Full Time, Rotating All Shiftsby Jobble