Medication History Tech- Days

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Medication History Tech Department: Inpatient Pharmacy: Employment Type: Full Time: Shift: 12hrs/wk, day shift. Every other Saturday and Sunday. Per department needs. Location: St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA Position Purpose: The primary job responsibility for the Medication History Pharmacy Technician is to obtain and document in the electronic order management system, in a timely manner , the medication and allergy histories for patients admitted to inpatient status through the emergency department. This information will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans, and will provide the basis for medication orders during and following the hospital stay. The Medication History Technician must communicate effectively and courteously with patients and health care providers, using interview skills, listening techniques, medication knowledge, and available resources to develop a complete and accurate electronic list of medications and allergies for each patient. Medication History Technicians will also be responsible for performing other specialty functions, including but...