Prior to Admission Medication History Pharmacy Technician plus Central Workflow

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:00:00 AM to 7:30:00 PM / Eight hour shifts and position is required to work every other weekend and holidays.

The hours are variable and could be as follows: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM -3:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour

**Sign on bonus for eligible candidates**

Summary

This position will combine Prior-to-Admission (PTA) duties with Central Pharmacy workflow responsibilities. You'll collect and document accurate medication histories for patients being admitted to the hospital. You'll work under pharmacist supervision and collaborate closely with nurses, providers, and other care team members.Assists the Pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and control of medications throughout the facility. Assists the Pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and control of medications throughout the facility. All job duties shall be performed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulatory agency standards, professional practice standards, and policies and procedures of the health system/pharmacy department.

Key responsibilities:

• Interview patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and provider offices to gather complete medication information-Document prescription medications, over-the-counter products, allergies, and compliance details accurately-Enter medication histories into the electronic medical record (EMR) to support reconciliation-Identify and help resolve discrepancies in medication information alongside pharmacists and nurses
  
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational and regulatory standards-Interview patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and provider offices to gather complete medication information
• Document prescription medications, over-the-counter products, allergies, and compliance details accurately
• Enter medication histories into the electronic medical record (EMR) to support reconciliation
• Identify and help resolve discrepancies in medication information alongside pharmacists and nurses
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational and regulatory standards

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred. One year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Certification: CPht (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification with the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) required (must be obtained within first 180 days of hire). ExCPT certification may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

License: Registered Pharmacy Technician with Florida Department of Health required.

Other: Data entry and knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology. Ability to cope with confrontation.

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