MH Pharmacy Technician III- Medication H

Summary Responsibilities Other Information:

Reports to Pharmacy Manager, under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy Medication History Technician serves as a key and integral part of the progressive pharmacy managed medication reconciliation practice model.
Has primary responsibility to accurately obtain and compile current, detailed, and complete home medication history lists and allergies for patients to be admitted to the hospital.
Uses all relevant sources to obtain the most current required information including, but not limited to, patient and family interviews, direct contact with outpatient pharmacies, extended care facilities, and provider offices.
Accurately documents detailed and verified current home medication list, including relevant related information, in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Reviews patient allergy information in EMR, updates as needed. Interacts effectively and compassionately with patients and families. Interacts effectively and professionally with other health care providers at all levels including, but not limited to, providers, nurses, and ancillary support personnel.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and functions in a manner that contributes to a highly effective multidisciplinary workgroup.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains and compiles current, detailed, and complete home medication history list.
Medication history list shall include drug name, dose and dose form, frequency, and route of administration for prescription medications, over the counter drugs, and complementary and alternative medications currently taken by the patient.
Obtains and compiles patient allergy information including reaction experienced by the patient.
Uses all relevant sources to obtain the most current home medication history list and allergy information including, but not limited to, patient and family interviews, direct contact with patients' outpatient pharmacies, extended care facilities, and provider offices.
Communicates home medication list discrepancies identified via the medication history process with the provider and/or pharmacist; hands off unresolvable medication history related issues; tracks follow-up to ensure closure.
Refers suspected actual, prevented, and near miss medication errors to a pharmacist for appropriate follow-up and reporting.
Serves as a resource to the pharmacist regarding home medication histories and other related information, provides follow up as deemed appropriate by the pharmacist.
Documents detailed and verified current home medication list... For full info follow application link.

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