Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician

## Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician Apply:
Banner Casa Grande Med Ctr (1800 E Florence Blvd):
Part time:
Posted Today:
R4453821
** Primary City/State:
** Casa Grande, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Specialty Pharmacy
*
* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Pharmacy
* * Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health!
** Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a
** critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients**. Join a
** nationally recognized leader
** that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.

As an
** Acute Medication History Pharmacy Technician,
** this role obtains and documents accurate medication histories by interviewing patients, families, and other sources.
** Responsibilities
* * include
** collecting complete information on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies to support safe and effective patient care.
** This
** part time position
** follows a schedule of
** 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
** Banner Pharmacy Services is a recognized leader in healthcare and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and services to make a difference in people's lives. Clinical Pharmacy Services is responsible for the management of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions.

Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention. As a division, Banner Pharmacy services provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position, under the supervision of a pharmacist, is responsible for obtaining a patient’s complete medication history through communication with the patient, family, and/or other resources and documenting it into the medical record. Medication History technicians (MHTs) perform an important function in collecting an accurate and complete medication history from every patient they encounter.  A complete medication history will include prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, herbal supplements, vitamins/minerals, and other similar products.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Identifies and prioritizes patients according to need for medication history collection. Reviews and collects proper information for interview prior to patient interaction.
2. Interviews patients to collect the medication history. Asks pertinent questions to ensure capture of all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal/dietary supplements. As necessary, contacts family or other resources (e.g. outside pharmacy) to get a more complete medication history.
3. Documents medication history and allergies in the electronic health record according to established procedures. Tracks history collection through intervention documentation. As appropriate, notifies proper hospital staff of medication history completion.
4. Follows procedure for infection control, safe patient practices (e.g. using 2 patient identifiers), interpreter services, and contraindications to patient interview.
5. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and regulations. Performs quality control activities such as monthly nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely manner.
6. Assumes the duties of the Acute Pharmacy Technician…