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Overview
Shared Services Advanced Pharmacy Technician Medication History
PRN/OCC Variable Hours & Shifts
Weekend holiday and vacation coverage.
Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an awardwinning certified and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Fort Sanders offers stateofthe art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the regions leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our doortoballoon times for heart attack patients are below the national average and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member ofCovenant Health a locallyowned nonprofit health system based in Knoxville TN with a patientfocused culture. It has been recognized byForbes Magazine as its 2020 BestinStateEmployerfor Tennessee. The CEO of our company Jim VanderSteeg attends every new employee orientation and will ask you to sign our pledge of excellence to always put patients first strive for excellence in everything we do and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region. As youd expect we offer our employees arobust benefits package including: offering unmatched medical insurance tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employermatched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.
Department Description:
Pharmacy technicians at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have many exciting opportunities to provide excellent service. They work with stateoftheart automated technology such as pharmacy carousels and automated dispensing machines. Some technicians work in the IV room compounding IVs and chemotherapy for patients. Other positions include pharmacy buyers automation specialists narcotic surveillance surgery satellite pharmacy and medication reconciliation.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist obtains admission medication histories for new patients. Medication history information will be obtained from the patient directly or the patients family outpatient pharmacy or physician office. The technician enters the medication history into the electronic patient database or updates the database if information already exists.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon
Responsibilities
- Performs medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital providing complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e. drug dose route frequency indication for PRN and last dose taken date/time). Other sources of information should be solicited to verify accuracy.
- Obtains allergy history and ensures complete documentation (i.e. substance reaction description).
- Determines compliance of medication consumption prior to admission.
- Prompts patients for additional medications by specifically suggesting overthecounter medications including herbals vitamins pain relievers cold products patches lotions/creams eye drops sprays and inhalers.
- Enters the patients preferred outpatient pharmacy or pharmacies into the electronic health record.
- Navigates the electronic health record database and enters new medication histories (or updates existing database if information already exists) in a timely manner.
- Performs accurate work while paying careful attention to detail and persistence to followup if information cannot be initially obtained.
- Has excellent knowledge of brand and generic medication names common dosages dosage forms and frequency of administration of each medication.
- Communicates with patients of all education levels. Must be able to speak and read English proficiently.
- Possesses interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with coworkers and other health professionals.
- Works in consultation cooperation and coordination with nurses pharmacists and prescribers in completing timely and accurate medication history assessments.
- Uses good clinical judgment skills to determine accuracy of medication history list as obtained (i.e. determine if the information is from a reliable historian).
- Navigates the hospital tracking boards and determines patient selection.
- Prioritizes work in a high volume work environment.
- Works independently but also must be a team player and assist coworkers in completing daily responsibilities where needed.
- Takes initiative in performing miscellaneous functions within the department.
- Reports errors or concerns about the medication history to a supervising pharmacist.
- Reviews and completes applicable reports.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and volunteers for projects.
- Precepts pharmacy technicians pharmacy students pharmacists pharmacist residents and nurses regarding home medication interviews and documentation.
- Maintains continuing education needed for certification and licensure.
- Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.
- Acts in a manner that is consistent with and shows commitment to the Covenant Pledge of Excellence.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School diploma or GED. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification required.
Minimum Experience:
Five 5 years pharmacy technician experience or two 2 years pharmacy technician experience and a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Medication History Certificate. Previous outpatient pharmacy experience including prescription transcription duties preferred. Proficiency in using computer systems for data retrieval and data entry.
Licensure Requirement:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification required. Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. Additionally PTCB Med History Certificate must be obtained within one 1 year.
Employment Type
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