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Pharmacy Technician Medication History

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift

2:00pm-10:00pm

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery robotic surgery minimally invasive spine procedures and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health East Tennessees largest nonprofit health system and a Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement student loan assistance certification bonuses and leadership development programs.

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.

• 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 over-the-counter 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 follow-up 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.
• 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.
• Reports errors or concerns about the medication history to a supervising pharmacist.
• Reviews and completes applicable reports.
• Precepts pharmacy technicians pharmacy students pharmacists pharmacist residents and nurses regarding home medication interviews and documentation.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with patients and co-workers
• 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.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years experience as a Pharmacy Tech or two (2) years as a Pharmacy Tech with nationally recognized pharmacy board certification. Acceptable certifications include: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or BPTS ( Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialists) Certification. State approved PTCB Med History Certificate must be obtained within one (1) year. Previous outpatient pharmacy experience including prescription transcription duties preferred. Proficiency in using computer systems for data retrieval and data entry.

Licensure Requirement:

Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. Additionally PTCB Med History Certificate must be obtained within one (1) year.