Pharmacy Technician Medication History Full Time Variable

Company: AdventHealth DeLand
Location: Deland
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionPharmacy Technician Medication History Full Time AdventHealth -Deland Location Address: -701 West Plymouth Avenue, Deland, FL 32720 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Deland

• Work for a healthcare system that believes in "Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ"
• Career growth and advancement potential
• High quality of life with low cost of living
• No State income tax Work Hours/Shift: Full Time Variable schedule You Will Be Responsible For: In the Emergency Department Medication Histories Technicians perform medication reconciliation, which is a process to decrease medication errors and patient harm in the following ways:
  • Obtaining, verifying, and documenting the patient's current prescription and over-the-counter medications-including vitamins, supplements, eye drops, creams, ointments, inhalers and herbals- when he or she is admitted to the hospital or is seen in an outpatient setting.
  • Considering the patient's pre-admission/home medication list when ordering medicines during a hospital encounter and continuing home medications as appropriate, and comparing the patient's pre-admission/home medication list to ordered medicines and treatment plans to identify unintended discrepancies (i.e., those not explained by the patient's clinical condition or formulary status).
  • Verifying the patient's home medication list and discussing unintended discrepancies with the physician for resolution.
  • Providing an updated medication list and communicating the importance of managing medication information to the patient when he or she is discharged from the hospital or at the end of an outpatient encounter QualificationsWhat you will need:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license
    • Preferred one year of contemporary hospital experience Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician II prepares and organizes pharmacy medications by name and dosage, as listed on patient orders. - The Pharmacy Technician II will provide safe and accurate medication services and will support all those involved in direct patient care. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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