Medication History Tech - Pharmacy Administration - Dayton - FTVaried

Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Dayton

• Kettering Health Dayton formerly Grandview Medical Center has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.
• Over 20 specialties including orthopedics heart and vascular surgery and trauma services.
• KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.
• Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.
• One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.
• 371 bed facility
• Over the past several years KH Dayton has received many awards including:
  • Top 100 Hospital
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award from Health grades in 2019.
  • Received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Responsibilities

• As a pharmacy technician based in the emergency department the team member will work closely with patients and healthcare team members to collect review clarify and investigate patient medication histories.
• Obtaining accurate and comprehensive information about a patients medication therapy before admission is an essential aspect of preventing drugrelated problems during a hospital stay.
• Under the supervision of a pharmacist the technician is responsible for clarifying the information through direct communication with patients and family members outpatient pharmacies and providers and then documenting the interaction in the computerized electronic health record (specifically EPIC) in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with standard procedures HFAP and other regulatory standards.
• The team member will have direct patient interaction with all patient populations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous retail pharmacy or related healthcare experience is preferred.
• Current registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in the State of Ohio. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or equivalent required.
• Accurate work with careful attention to detail and persistence to get the job done right every time.
• Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms preferred.
• Excellent math and computer skills are required.
• Must demonstrate an ability to learn complicated processes and tasks and to apply learning to new situations.
• Possess the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients coworkers and other health professionals. Cohesive teambuilding skills.
• Ability to function independently with little supervision Ability to prioritize work in a highvolume work environment.
• Must be able to write legibly speak and read English proficiently. Must be able to operate computer calculator telephone pager and other related pharmacy equipment.
• Adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs. Must also have the ability to set priorities and to reset priorities as needed by situations in the department.
• Strong problemsolving skills analytical and organizational skills are required for this position.