What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Transitions of Care position at Wellstar Health System?
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Inpatient Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician will function as an integral part of the medication management patient care team in collaboration with TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. The Inpatient TOC Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing the following tasks to reduce medication-related errors and ensure high-quality patient care.
Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist
Assessing patient medication compliance
Completing an insurance coverage assessment
Completing prior authorization requests
Providing information related to patient assistance programs
Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs
Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Inpatient Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician will function as an integral part of the medication management patient care team in collaboration with TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. The Inpatient TOC Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing the following tasks to reduce medication-related errors and ensure high-quality patient care.
Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist
Assessing patient medication compliance
Completing an insurance coverage assessment
Completing prior authorization requests
Providing information related to patient assistance programs
Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs
Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
- PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
- Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience Required and
- Minimum 1 year Medication history experience and/or a combination of both inpatient and outpatient (particularly outpatient retail) pharmacy experience Preferred