Home Medication Info History Tech

Description:

Home Medication History Information Technician works under the direction of the Home Medication Information RN to help provide indirect patient care by ensuring that the home medication information process is completed per Policy. This is a resource to staff at the time of admission or as needed to obtain the best list possible of home medications taken by patient

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One year of experience in a retail pharmacy setting required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registration (current) required with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
IV admixture experience preferred.
IV chemotherapy preparation experience preferred.
PTCB Certification preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview patients and/or families to obtain and document a thorough listing of medications taken by patients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Ability to use an EMR.
Communicates effectively in writing, in person and over the phone, with patients, family, clinical staff and pharmacy employees.
Knowledge of medication names and purposes.
Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Skill and ability to organize work flow and prioritize performance of job duties
Basic math ability and proficiency with typing and computer skills
Ability to work as a member of a team.