Pharmacy Technician II DeKalb Pharmacy PRN

Overview Promotes optimal patient outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation. Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital. Compiled history information is entered into the patients electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider. May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care. Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

1. Interviews patients or caregivers to collect information regarding all current home medications; identifies when a discrepancy related to inappropriate dosing, frequency, or schedule for a home medication exists, and uses this knowledge to obtain clarification to ensure accuracy of the home medication list and to facilitate the timely/accurate collection of data.
2. Utilizes appropriate resources to collect information from various sources (patient interviews, physician offices, retail pharmacies, family members, historical encounters, extended care facilities, examination of medicine bottles, etc.) regarding home medications to ensure a complete and accurate home medication list.
3. Utilizes designated computer applications to accurately enter information collected from interview activities for the generation of admission medication reconciliation documentation; this information includes, but is not limited to, correct medication name, medication formulation, dose, route, directions, schedule, and date/time of last dose taken. Produces documents for subsequent physician review.
4. Records the patients preferred outpatient pharmacy in the electronic medical record.
5. Contacts and communicates with other care providers (pharmacists, nurses, physicians, etc.) as needed to facilitate the processing of home medication information in an efficient manner.
6. Follows up on outstanding issues from the previous shift requiring further phone calls or patient/family interview and communicates any delays/difficulties in the reconciliation process to appropriate disciplines.
7. Consults with the pharmacist in all cases of unresolved discrepancies related to a patients medication history.
8. Willingly helps teach new personnel, residents, and students.
9. Recognizes when to consult with the pharmacist for doubts or questions that require clinical judgment.
10. Recognizes when to consult with the pharmacist for doubts or questions that require clinical judgment.
11. Ability to set priorities in correct order in relation to the needs and circumstances at the time with reference to the patients, co-workers, physicians, and the nursing unit.

Qualifications License, Certification and/or Registration: • Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing "active". • National certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) required. • In the case of PTCB or ExCPT renewal, "active" status must be attained within 30 days of the expiration of the current certification (this provides a 30-day grace period for the employee).

Education Required: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Combination of both inpatient and outpatient experience preferred, particularly outpatient/retail experience.