Pharmacy Technician Medication History Certified
Where You’ll Work
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, you will provide critical support in gathering and accurately documenting patients' medication histories, profoundly impacting medication safety and comprehensive patient care.Every day you will expertly interview patients or their caregivers, access various data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record precise medication histories in the electronic health record, collaborating closely with clinical teams.To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a meticulous, empathetic demeanor, contributing significantly to medication reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.- Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history
- During medication history collection, identifies prescription, non-prescription (OTC), herbals, implantable devices/pumps, and any illegal substances
- Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy, the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases (SureScripts, DrFirst, etc.)
- Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures
- Meets or exceeds Memorial’s quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories. Consults with clinical pharmacists on any unresolved issues or those requiring a pharmacist’s clinical judgment
- Utilizes software to Identify and follow up on any missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs
Job Requirements
Required- High School Graduate, upon hire or
- High School GED, upon hire and
- 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting and
- Pharmacy Technician: KY, upon hire and
- Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or
- Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or
- Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire
- retail pharmacy experience and
- Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program , upon hire or
- Associates Other or Equivalent Experience , upon hire