Pharmacy Technician Transitions of Care-Inpatient

Overview

UnityPoint Health-St Luke's

Full Time Days/Early Evening

8 hr shifts, will rotate weekends

The Pharmacy Technician Transitions of Care – Inpatient, is a vital role that facilitates medication-related transitions and ensures accurate medication reconciliation for patients in an inpatient setting, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This technician gathers comprehensive medication histories by interviewing patients and consulting external sources such as pharmacies and physician offices, inputting essential information into the electronic medical record while demonstrating knowledge of medication names and dosages. By collaborating with pharmacy staff and floor staff, plays a crucial role in preventing medication errors and enhancing patient safety during transitions between healthcare settings.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Interview newly admitted patient or patient’s family to obtain the most accurate current medication list. Contact family, nursing facility, pharmacy and/or physician office for clarifications when needed.
• Input most accurate current medication list possible into electronic health record.
• Update patient’s primary pharmacy and other pharmacies the patient may use in the electronic health record.
• Obtain medication allergy history and related reactions to the medication and update electronic health record.
• Identify medication errors on patient medication list and communicate findings to Pharmacist.
• Assist with program improvement through quality assurance and identify processes needing adjustment.
• Enroll patients in the bedside delivery program by explaining the benefits and answering any questions they may have.
• Functions as a Pharmacy Technician to support the department operations when needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• A.A. or higher education preferred.
• Completion of accredited Technician training program including transitions of care preferred.

Experience

• 1 Year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• 2 or more year's experience as a Pharmacy Tech preferred.

License/Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Registration with State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy required.