What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Medication Collection Technician position at Tower Health?
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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- Under the general direction of the hospital pharmacy, Medication Collection Pharmacy Technicians will independently perform tasks related to collecting, reconciling, and entering the home medication history into the patient's electronic medical record. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and using other available resources for the purpose of compiling a medication history.
- Compiled medication history information is entered into the patient's electronic health record for reconciliation by the admitting provider and will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital.
- Medication Collection Pharmacy Technicians interact with and provide medication history and other related patient information to nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals as appropriate.
- This position will have an impact on improving safety and quality of our patients by providing physicians and physician extenders with a comprehensive home medication list.
- May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.
- A Medication Collection Pharmacy Technician also assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services.
- Working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, participates in the distribution of medications and performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance.
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BENEFITS
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required upon hire or within the first 6 months of employment
Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Epic Proficiency
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Safety Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
