Med History Pharm Tech PT Eve - Des Moines, United States - Trinity Health Corporation

Description

Employment Type:
Part time


Shift:
Evening Shift


Description:

Shift Hours:
Evening

• Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set.
• Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after - presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (includes the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas).
• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this information.
• Recording should include the following: name/location of patient's ambulatory pharmacy, medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of most recent dose, and source(s) of the information being recorded.
• Attempt to clarify as many uncertainties and compile as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.
• Obtain & record in the electronic medical record an allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarify & record the nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.
• Consult with a pharmacist in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient's medication & allergy history.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA. PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required; Minimum of 2000 hours of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date of hire date.

OR

Registered Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire

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