What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication History Pharmacy Tech position at UNC Health?
Description
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Summary
The Medication History Technician is responsible for interviewing patients to obtain a medication history of patients admitted to Pardee Hospital. The technician will also be responsible to make use of available resources to verify the accuracy of a medication list.
Responsibilities
Other information:
Hired candidates will be required to register with the Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire for a nominal fee
Required
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pharmacy Medicine Reconcile
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Evening Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
The Medication History Technician is responsible for interviewing patients to obtain a medication history of patients admitted to Pardee Hospital. The technician will also be responsible to make use of available resources to verify the accuracy of a medication list.
Responsibilities
- Conducts an appropriate and respectful interview of the patient (or family member if necessary), contacting outside healthcare providers and pharmacies when necessary to clarify/verify patient reported lists, and documents communications in the EMR.
- Accurately records current medications (prescription and OTC), supplements, vitamins, vaccines, and herbal remedies in the EMR. Communicates to the providers or Pharmacists any missing information or details that may be of importance. Refers all clinical questions to a Pharmacist or provider, whichever is appropriate.
- Collaborates with provider staff to identify, clarify and communicate missing or clinically significant patient history information.
- Records or updates medication allergies and any adverse reactions into the EMR.
- Consistently demonstrates good time management by making priorities, working in an efficient and productive manner, and reducing non-essential interruptions to maintain efficient workflow in order to complete medication histories in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned and readily accepts direction from management, responding in a prompt and positive manner.
Other information:
Hired candidates will be required to register with the Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire for a nominal fee
Required
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of experience working in a customer service capacity.
- Three (3) years of experience working as a pharmacy technician.
- Must have proficient pharmaceutical mathematics skills, including but not limited to multiplication, ratios, and percentages, as assessed by the CPhT test.
- Formal training as a pharmacy technician from an educational institution or hospital preferred.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pharmacy Medicine Reconcile
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Evening Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.