Medication History Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: ​​Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication histories from patients &/or their designated family/caregivers upon presentation to Mercy patient care areas. Includes conducting patient &/or family interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements. ​Perform other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed. ​ - Shift: 1030a-7p with every third weekend rotation and occasional holidays. Essential Key Job Responsibilities: ​​ Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set. ​Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after ​presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (includes the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas). ​Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitam...