Provides technical assistance in documenting and clarifying medication histories under the direction of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, processing data into electronic medical records, and collaborating with providers to ensure accurate medication reconciliation.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and certification as a Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacy Intern in Massachusetts. Preferred experience includes three to five years as a pharmacy technician.
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Job description
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Requisition Number: R-22540 Facility: LOC0008 - Pharmacy55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Pharmacy Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of a pharmacist.
Processes, enters, and interprets medication histories obtained from a variety of sources, under the direction of a pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system.
Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies.
Performs special projects for the department.
Works with multiple medication automation systems.
Compensation Pay Range: $25.61 - $34.47 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Appropriately triages patients for interview and processing of intake medication histories.
2 - Conducts patient interviews to obtain or complete intake patient medication histories 3 - Interprets, processes and documents patient medication histories into the electronic medical record 4 - Ensures all reconciled intake histories have source verification information available for review in EPIC by prescribers 5 - Documents and completes comprehensive pharmacy consults notes in EPIC for prescribers 6 - Effectively escalates and communicates barriers or issues to the ED Pharmacist or a Pharmacy management team member 7 - Updates the patient's preferred Pharmacy information into the Ambulatory Order Management System 8 - Work collaboratively with practitioners to complete assigned tasks 9 - Effectively communicates and demonstrates an understanding of the entire medication reconciliation process JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred High school diploma required, Associates degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience Three to five years experience as pharmacy technician preferred.
Required Certifications Pharmacy Technician - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy OR Registered Pharmacy Intern - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy Required additional Knowledge and Abilities Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Time management and organizational skills.
Self-directed, ability to make quality, independent decisions.
Analytical and strong problem solving skills.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
Ability to listen to others.
Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
Required to work every 3rd weekend.
Shift assignment (day or evening) will be determined based on operational needs.
Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Pharmacy Intern - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts), Pharmacy Technician - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services.
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