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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla, WA

Under the general guidance & direction of the pharmacist & as permitted by the respective state board of pharmacy, the role of the Medication History Specialist is to conduct patient, family, or caregiver interviews to obtain a list of medications a patient was taking prior to admission. If needed, the Specialist may utilize other data sources to further investigate and complete an accurate medication list. The medication list compiled by the Specialist will be entered into the hospital's computerized medication reconciliation program and verified by a registered pharmacist. On occasion, may perform pharmacy technician job duties as assigned.

Key roles include:

1) Maintaining organization and efficiency to handle multiple responsibilities and quickly shift priorities in an environment of constant interruptions.

2) Maintaining meticulous attention to detail in day-to-day activities.

3) Communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization from patients to medical professionals.

4) Performing job functions efficiently in cramped and crowded work conditions.

5) Working with minimal supervision in high pressure situations.

The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.

The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.

Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization.

For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.

• Performs medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital, providing complete information regarding each medication identified (drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken-date/time).

• Coordinates medication history assessment & Collects and clarifies home medication list through patient or caregiver interview, information gathered from electronic sources, community pharmacies and primary care provider & other sources such as state registries.

• Verifies patient allergy information and ensure complete documentation (substance, allergy category, reaction description).

• Provides the clinical pharmacists with completed medication histories and promptly identifies issues that require clarification/intervention

• Enters the home medication list into the electronic health record (EHR), as well as updating the patient’s preferred community pharmacy information in the EHR. In addition, documents in the EHR and communication of relevant information associated with home medications in the EHR and/or verbally to the clinical pharmacist.

• Communicates concisely and effectively with patients, families, clinical pharmacists, and other health care providers related to patient home medication histories.

• Participates in performance improvement activities.

• Participates in the training of Pharmacy Technicians, Externs, and Pharmacy Students regarding home medication interviews and documentation.

• if needed, In addition to these specialized responsibilities, the Medication History Specialist will also be able to function as a standard pharmacy technician:

• Assists the pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs and maintaining drug inventory.

• Knowledge and application of hospital wide compliance policies as well as specific compliance issues for area of accountability

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to HIPAA and any other regulatory, organizational & departmental materials related to compliance with laws and regulatory requirements

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Shift Details:

Full-Time, Variable Shift, 1240-12 Hour Daily Overtime 40 Hour Week

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• Washington Pharmacy Technician License upon hire

• 1 year of Retail pharmacy experience or medication history technician experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician Program

• PTCB preferred (may be required where applicable by state)

• PTCB certificate in Medication History

• 1 year of Inpatient hospital experience

• 1 year of experience with pharmacy information systems (i.e., Epic, ADM applications)

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 280260
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3020 PHARMACY
Address: WA Walla Walla 401 W Poplar St
Work Location: St Mary Medical Center-Walla Walla
Pay Range: $21.77 - $33.97
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.