• Medication History Pharmacy Technician

    UNC Health Care (Kinston, NC)


    Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    Summary:

    The Medication History Pharmacy Technician is responsible for obtaining an accurate medication history for patients admitted to the hospital and enters medication history obtained into the EMR.

    Responsibilities:

    The Medication History Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists, nurses, and physicians with medication reconciliation to ensure an accurate medication history.

    LENOIR

    Other information:

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    High School Graduate. Two-year associate degree preferred.

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

    One to two years of pharmacy retail experience or equivalent.

    LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

    Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or obtained within one year of hire.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

    Basic knowledge of medications.

     

    Strong verbal communication skills.

     

    Good written communication skills.

     

    Basic math skills.

     

    Computer data entry skills.

     

    Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.

     

    Must be able to talk with patients/caregivers and others to obtain and provide information in a professional manner.

     

    Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on patient requirements.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Potential exposure to blood/body fluids or chemicals requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

     

    Potential stressful working conditions and rotating shifts.

     

    Clean, well-lit comfortable climate with moderate noise level.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

    Pushes and pulls carts, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching with arms throughout shift.

     

    Close visual ability, good depth perception and physical hand and finger dexterity, listening and communication skills.

     

    Requires lifting of weights of 20 pounds.

     

    01.7300.3911

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

     

    Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Pharmacy

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.