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About this Pharmacy Tech - Medication History Specialist role at South Shore Health

South Shore Health · Onsite · Weymouth, MA

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Requisition Number:

R-23919

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Pharmacy

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of a pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets medication histories obtained from a variety of sources, under the direction of a pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system. Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department. Works with multiple medication automation systems.

 

Compensation Pay Range:

$25.61 - $34.47

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Appropriately triages patients for interview and processing of intake medication histories.

  

2 - Conducts patient interviews to obtain or complete intake patient medication histories

3 - Interprets, processes and documents patient medication histories into the electronic medical record

  

4 - Ensures all reconciled intake histories have source verification information available for review in EPIC by prescribers

  

5 - Documents and completes comprehensive pharmacy consults notes in EPIC for prescribers

6 - Effectively escalates and communicates barriers or issues to the ED Pharmacist or a Pharmacy management team member

7 - Updates the patient's preferred Pharmacy information into the Ambulatory Order Management System

  

8 - Work collaboratively with practitioners to complete assigned tasks

  

9 - Effectively communicates and demonstrates an understanding of the entire medication reconciliation process

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High school diploma required, Associates degree preferred. 

Minimum Work Experience

Three to five years experience as pharmacy technician preferred.

Required Certifications

Pharmacy Technician - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy OR

Registered Pharmacy Intern - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

Self-directed, ability to make quality, independent decisions.

Analytical and strong problem solving skills.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.

Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.

Ability to listen to others.

Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. Every third weekend requirement.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Pharmacy Intern - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts), Pharmacy Technician - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts)
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How this Pharmacy Technician salary compares

This role pays $62,483/yr — above the typical range for Pharmacy Technician roles.

$43,807 median $59,509 $61,293

Typical range $45,760–$59,509/yr, from 11 comparable Pharmacy Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Pharmacy Technician salary insights →

About South Shore Health

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

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