Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History Specialist
$47,507–$61,963 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Obtain comprehensive medication histories for newly admitted patients by conducting medication list reviews and reconciliation. Confirm drug details, verify allergies, and document findings accurately in the electronic medical record. Communicate completion to physicians, nursing staff, and pharmacy teams while clarifying discrepancies, identifying non-adherence, and resolving omissions or duplications. Serve as a liaison to nursing and admitting physicians regarding medication issues and collect data on completed histories and discrepancies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, precept technicians and students, and comply with all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician [State License]
- Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- 1-2 year Pharmacy technician experience
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
- Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
- Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
- Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks
- Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
- Multi task and prioritize tasks under time constraints
- Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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