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UNC Health · 5 months ago

Medication History Pharmacy Tech

Hendersonville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization with a mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The Medication History Technician is responsible for interviewing patients to obtain a medication history and verifying the accuracy of the medication list.

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Responsibilities

Conducts an appropriate and respectful interview of the patient (or family member if necessary), contacting outside healthcare providers and pharmacies when necessary to clarify/verify patient reported lists, and documents communications in the EMR

Accurately records current medications (prescription and OTC), supplements, vitamins, vaccines, and herbal remedies in the EMR. Communicates to the providers or Pharmacists any missing information or details that may be of importance. Refers all clinical questions to a Pharmacist or provider, whichever is appropriate

Collaborates with provider staff to identify, clarify and communicate missing or clinically significant patient history information

Records or updates medication allergies and any adverse reactions into the EMR

Consistently demonstrates good time management by making priorities, working in an efficient and productive manner, and reducing non-essential interruptions to maintain efficient workflow in order to complete medication histories in a timely manner

Performs other duties as assigned and readily accepts direction from management, responding in a prompt and positive manner

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmaceutical mathematicsCustomer service experiencePharmacy technician experienceFormal training

Required

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of experience working in a customer service capacity

Three (3) years of experience working as a pharmacy technician

Must have proficient pharmaceutical mathematics skills, including but not limited to multiplication, ratios, and percentages, as assessed by the CPhT test