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At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for obtaining accurate home medication lists from patients entering the hospital. Assists pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff by conveying medication information verbally or electronically to appropriate care providers. Ensures accuracy and completeness of medication histories in various hospital settings. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support safe patient care transitions. Maintains compliance with organizational procedures and quality standards.
Essential Functions
• Conducts interviews and phone calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices to gather home medication histories.
• Utilizes medication history software and state databases to obtain medication information.
• Updates computerized home medication databases and reconciles medication lists with admission orders.
• Discusses high-alert or targeted medications with the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Notifies the pharmacist immediately of discrepancies between updated home medication lists and admission orders.
• Collects data and conducts quality monitors as assigned.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Active KY Board of Pharmacy Registration
Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and interaction with combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Pharmacy
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
2201 Lexington Avenue
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky