Title: Pharmacy Technician Med History

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Pharmacy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Variable

Pay Range*: $30.00/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Medication History Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the Department of Pharmacy. The Medication History Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the medication history process in the Emergency Department and for admitted patients. This individual works independently and cooperatively with members of the Department of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physicians. This position requires effective communication with these departments to improve patient care. The Medication History Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service as an extension of their patient-oriented duties. This position is responsible for providing an updated medication lists for all high-risk patients. Furthermore, this position demonstrates proficiency in evaluating documented medication histories using structured patient interviews and standardized forms and processes. The Medication History Pharmacy Technician’s role is to improve the accuracy of the histories of medication use prior to admission, and to optimize patient outcomes in the medication reconciliation process. The Medication History Pharmacy Technician has the ability to utilize automation systems, the electronic health record, and various office software programs. The Medication History Pharmacy Technicians will follow and maintain the appropriate documentation as required by law, regulations, and departmental policy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Performs thorough patient medication histories and document correctly into the electronic medical record.

2. Ability to performs the duties and functions of a dispensing Pharmacy Technician.

3. Demonstrates excellent customer service to all patients and visitors.

4. Participates in quality assurance programs by maintaining medication history data and reporting any significant medication errors.

5. Ability to be at work and be on time.

6. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

8. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Specific job related responsibilities and duties

1. Demonstrates exceptional customer services skills with patients and colleagues as well as communicates effectively with other departments

2. Displays attention to detail when documenting prior to admission medication history.

3. Educates oneself and trains/ educates students and new staff

4. Demonstrates leadership skills that positively contribute to the Medical Center

5. Provides pharmaceutical care in accordance with law and regulations

6. Supports the direction and initiatives of the Department of Pharmacy

7. “Other duties as assigned”

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications/Work Experience

·       Minimum three (3) year of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting required  

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

·       Graduated from a Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred

·       Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician license required

·       Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certificate preferred