Pharmacy Tech Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History

The Pharmacy Technician II-Medication History works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to obtain medication history information for patients admitted to the hospital. A demanding job that requires great interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients and other caregivers. Position is proficient in documentation in Electronic Medical Record. Pharmacy Technician II- Medication History also performs duties with the pharmacy including but not limited to medication distribution intravenous admixture pharmacy automation and general pharmacy service operations. Under the supervision of the pharmacist assists in the preparation and distribution of medications utilizing automation packaging labeling charging compounding data entry and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Works with pharmacist to determine patient selection for medication history by technician
• Navigates electronic medical record to obtain prior to admission medication list and other pertinent information
• Interviews patient to obtain a current list of medications the patient is taking prior to admission
• Uses various sources of information to verify medications (nursing home MARs providers office outpatient pharmacy etc)
• Compiles medication history information and reviews with supervising pharmacist.
• Prepares medications under the direction of the pharmacists and problem solves as needed with the ability to accurately prioritize workflow.
• Prepares intravenous solutions (i.e. large volume fluids with additives intravenous piggybacks chemotherapy hyperalimentation) utilizing aseptic technique.
• Performs regulatory and organizational requirements without reminders. Is compliant with all state and federal laws rules and regulations.
• Ability to calculate by ratio or proportion the medication dosages with knowledge of the metric measurement conversions.
• Prepares the patients medication carts (cart fill) for verification by the pharmacist followed by delivery to nursing units (cart exchange).
• Refills automated dispensing units (ADU) and floor stock of departments and units including accurately troubleshooting automation related issues.
• Maintains needed supplies for daily department functions and ensures availability of medications by actively participating in department inventory processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

H.S. Diploma - Required

Work Experience:

Hospital pharmacy experience - Preferred

Intravenous admixture unit-dose and pharmacy automation knowledge - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

Application with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern (Intern license required if currently enrolled in a school of pharmacy) - Required Upon Hire

Registration (completion) with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician OR Pharmacy Intern (Intern license required if currently enrolled in a school of pharmacy) within 75 days of hire - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements:

Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us:

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place offering high value and quality health care.