What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Aureus Group?
Summary of Position :
The medication reconciliation technician improves medication safety by assisting pharmacists in the collection of up-to-date, prior to admission medication histories. Emphasis is placed on optimizing the medication reconciliation process and interfacing with patients, nurses and physicians in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Education :
- High school diploma
- Completion of a pharmacy technician program
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Certifications / Licensure :
Essential Functions
1.Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2.Improves medication safety by assisting pharmacists in the collection of up-to-date, prior-to-admission medication lists for patient admitted to the hospital or others identified as requiring the service.
3.Interviews patients and family members, contacts outpatient pharmacies for prescription records, contacts physician's offices to clarify instructions and works with pharmacists to retrieve CUREs data to provide the best possible medication history.
4.Utilizes the electronic medical record to clarify medication history via reconciling information identified from other health care facilities
5.Updates and clarifies the times of last doses taken by patients prior to being seen at the hospital.
6.Updates and clarifies allergy information in patients' records in the electronic health record.
7.Updates and clarifies immunization history in the electronic health record.
8.Optimizes the medication reconciliation process and decreases the number of med errors due to incomplete or inaccurate information.
9.Performs data collection related to medication reconciliation and presents to the medication safety committee as directed.
10.Performs the duties of an inpatient pharmacy technician as required for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. See pharmacy technician job description for additional details.
11.Works under and is directly supervised on a day to day basis by the clinical pharmacist. Reports to the operations supervisor and director of pharmacy.
12.Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
Position : Pharmacy Tech
Specialty / Modality : Pharmacy Tech-General
Licenses / Certifications : State License-Pharmacy Technician-California
Physical Abilities : Up to 20lbs
Travel the country while you enhance your clinical skills, perfect your resume, and build your dream career.
Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Aureus Medical Group travel nurses and travel allied healthcare professionals include :
Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with Company Contribution
Loyalty and Referral Bonuses
Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
Dedicated Recruiters
24 / 7 Customer Care Line
Licensure Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits Include Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident
Equal Employment Opportunity
And More!
Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.
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