Pharmacy Tech Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy-PT.5(D/E)e/o
Location: Des Moines Iowa
Description: Mercy Medical Center Des Moines is presently looking of Pharmacy Tech Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy-PT.5(D/E)e/o right now, this occupation will be placed in Iowa. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. GENERAL SUMMARY : Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication 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 and nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this information.
- 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 com! pile 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.
- .
If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Mercy Medical Center Des Moines.
If you interested on this occupation just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
!This occupation starts available on: Mon! , 09 Dec 2013 09:32:29 GMT
Apply Pharmacy Tech Medication Reconciliation - Pharmacy-PT.5(D/E)e/o Here