Per Diem Pt Care Pharmacy Tech

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R25 Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
** Benefits Eligible
** Not Benefits Eligible
** Work Shift
** Variable - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)
** Department
* * 8390 Pharmacy-Primary Operations Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist, the Patient Care Pharmacy Technician will perform assigned tasks necessary to support comprehensive clinical pharmacy services provided by outpatient Clinical Pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification

Required:

Current California Pharmacy Technician or Intern Pharmacist registration  Preferred:
National Board Certification as Pharmacy Technician Education

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent  Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree      Experience

Required:

One year of previous work experience (prefer retail pharmacy or medical setting performing medication reconciliation).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  Knowledge of outpatient brand and generic medications, prior authorization processes and patient assistance programs.  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and pharmacy software.  Ability to work in multiple electronic documentation systems.  Strong communication skills and desire to work in direct patient care.  Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Department Specific Requirements  For Pharmacy employees assigned to work in the Emergency Dept: requires Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Essential    Collects, organizes and prepares patient care notes, profiles and other clinical information for clinical pharmacy appointments and medication reconciliation.
Provides technical assistance with collecting, clarifying and documenting complete and accurate medication histories under the direction of the clinical pharmacist.
Compiles a complete and accurate list of the patient’s home medications including over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements inclusive of the drug/product name, dosage, frequency, route, indication, compliance, drug allergies and symptoms.
Processes/enters current medications with complete prescription information into the computerized medical record.
Clarifies the medication information through interview with the patient, family, care givers, pharmacies, previous medical records and medical providers as necessary.
Ensures patients leave clinical pharmacy visits with appropriate education materials, follow-up plans, and return appointments as appropriate.
Contacts select patients by phone to schedule appointments, confirm whether treatment goals are being met and reinforce key self-management instructions and medication adherence under the instruction and supervision of the clinical pharmacist.
Reviews registries and other reports to identify targeted patients for pharmacist intervention.
Administers quality of life or disease control surveys and patient satisfaction surveys.
At the direction of the clinical pharmacist, facilitates the enrollment of patients into medication Patient Assistance Programs (PAP), including KH 340B pharmacy program.
Assists in the collection of health outcome data and assemble routine reports for clinical pharmacists, administrators, medical staff, and other stakeholders.
Inspects medication storage areas…