Medication History Pharmacy Technician

UnityPoint Health
$21.20/Hr.-$31.80/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Bettendorf
4500 Utica Ridge Road (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Area of Interest: Pharmacy Salary Range: $21.20-$31.80/hr* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Pharmacy- BE Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm + every 3rd weekend Job ID: 163494 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Medication History Pharmacy Technician Full-Time; FTE 1.0 Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm + every 3rd weekend Bettendorf, IA Under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician is responsible for completing the most accurate current medication list possible on newly admitted inpatients through information obtained from the patient, family, pharmacy, physician office, or other facility as required. Inputting correct home medication information, dose, frequency, time of last dose, primary pharmacy, and allergy information into the electronic medical record. Has excellent knowledge of brand and generic medication names, common dosages and dosage forms and frequency of administration of each medication. Responsibilities Interview newly admitted patient or patient's family to obtain the most accurate current medication list possible. Contact patient's family, nursing facility, pharmacy, and/or physician office for medication clarifications as needed. Obtain indications for PRN medications and actual frequency of use of PRN medication. Prompt patient for additional medications by specifically suggesting over the counter (OTC) medications including herbals, vitamins, pain relievers, cold products, patches, lotions & creams, eye drops, sprays and inhalers. Determine if patient was on recent antibiotics prior to admission. Input most accurate current medication list possible into electronic health record. Update patient's primary pharmacy and other pharmacies the patient may use in the electronic health record. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: 2 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician License(s)/Certification(s): Certified Pharmacy Technican (CPhT). Pharmacy Technician license or eligible licensure in both IA and IL. Most obtain secondary licensure within 90 days. *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. #QCPharmacy