Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The Medication History Pharmacy Tech reports to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy and is responsible for accurately collecting and entering current patient medications into the hospital's information system for utilization by the physicians and providers responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the hospital. The primary function includes patient interviews and review of internal and external systems with relevant information. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech is responsible for relaying any outstanding transition of care issues to the lead pharmacist and/or physician. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will also perform limited medication management and/or distribution activities under the supervision of a pharmacist. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will perform assigned responsibilities according to department policies, procedures, standards and regulations within stated time frames.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make Jefferson Health the hospital of choice for Patients and Employees.
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, and/or caregivers to perform patient medication history and construct a pre-admission medication list (PAML).
• Reconciles and documents the “best possible medication history” (BPMH) accurately and completely in the medical record.
• Contacts the patient’s outside pharmacist or physician to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner and documents resolution of discrepancies in the medical record so that a physician can review and reconcile the list. Handles patients’ own medications to ensure they are secured and documented.
• Sets priorities in the correct order in relation to the needs and circumstances at the time with reference to the patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit.
• Collects prescription benefits information and expedites medication delivery to ETC areas as time allows.
• Volunteers for and actively participates in committees and departmental projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills; Proficient with basic PC skills; Good
• knowledge of medications, strengths available, indications.
• Soft skills with regards to patient/family interactions
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma LPN or
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Less than 1 year Prior experience with medication history/reconciliation preferred. Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

Primary Location Address

1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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