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## Job Title:
Senior Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - TOC
## Department:
University Hospital | Pharmacy Clinic - Medical Mgmt HB
Scope of Position
The M edication Management / Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician provides a valuable patient-centered service by focusing on facilitating TOC , including obtaining and documenting a complete and accurate admission medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical record (EMR) as well as assisting with the discharge medication process. The TOC Pharmacy Technician completes the admission medication histo ry during an inpatient admission , ambulatory encounter , pre-admission testing, surgery encounter , or within a procedural area under the supervision of a pharmacist , physician, or advance practice provider . Information can be gathered from a face-to-face or telehealth interview with the patient chart and communication with patients, caregivers, physicians, retail pharmacie s , and long-term care facilities . The TOC Pharmacy Technician will make a good faith effort to ensure t he documented information is complete and accurate by identifying and f acilitat ing correction of medication discrepancies or escalating to a pharmacist or provider for follow up, if needed, thereby aiding in the hospital’s medication reconciliation efforts . Throughout the hospital admission, t he TOC Pharmacy Technician is responsible for collaborating with the patient and care team to facil itate discharge, which includes communicating options for discharge medications and long-term medication delivery with the patient and/or caregivers , obtaining credit card information and facilitating Meds to Beds medication deliver y, if applicable, and assisting with accessing coverage for medication , and engaging the appropriate staff such as the Medication Assistance Program if medication access needs are identified or case management if a prior authorization is required.
The TOC P harmacy T echnician promotes a culture of safety by adhering to all hospital and department rules, regulations and requirements including those outlined in the Medication List Documentation and Reconciliation policy , education videos, and Standard Operating Procedures. The TOC P harmacy T echnician must participate in continuing educational opportunities to meet the annual competency requirements and participate in continual training opportunities provided by the department to develop ongoing skills in other areas of pharmacy. The TOC P harmacy T echnician acts as a positive role model for all TOC pharmacy technicians and acts in an encouraging manner conducive to the hospital, department and administration’s visions and values.
Position Summary
The TOC Pharmacy Technician is responsible for obtaining a complete and accurate admission or ambulatory medication history and allergy information . The TOC Pharmacy Technician will help to streamline and facilitate the discharge medication delivery process whe n applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent. Certified Pharmacy Technician. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information:
The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Job Relationships
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Contacts: Patients, patient family members/caregivers, pharmacists, physician/nurse practitioner, nursing staff, case managers, social workers. medication access staff and retail pharmacies. Weekly contact with administrative personnel in the Pharmacy Department.
Responsible to: Pharmacy Mana ger , Assistant or Asso ciate Director of Pharmacy , Area Lead Pharmacist, Overseeing Pharmacist/Provider
## Location:
University Hospital (0870)
## Position Type:
Regular
## Scheduled Hours:
40
## Shift:
Varying Shifts
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