Pharmacy Tech Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy-PT.5(D/E)e/o
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Mercy Medical Center Des Moines is currently interviewing Pharmacy Tech Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy-PT.5(D/E)e/o right now, this job will be ordered in Iowa. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. GENERAL SUMMARY : Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial m! edication histories from patients &/or their designated family/caregivers upon presentation to Mercy patient care areas. Includes conducting patient &/or family interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescriptoin) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements. Perform other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set
- Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (may include the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas).
- Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin an! d nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this i! nformation.
- Recording should include the following: name/location of patient’s ambulatory pharmacy, medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of most recent dose, and source(s) of the information being recorded.
- Attempt to clarify as many uncertainties and compile as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.
- Obtain & record in the electronic medical record an allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarify & record the nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.
- Consult with a pharmacist in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication & allergy history. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
- Perform other functions as described in the Mercy Medical Center Pharmacy Technician job description as needed. !
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This job starts available on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:38:14 GMT
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