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Job Details The Medication History Pharmacy Tech reports to the Director of Pharmacy and is responsible for accurately collecting and entering current patient medications into the hospital's information system for utilization by the physicians and providers responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the hospital. The primary function includes patient interviews and review of internal and external systems with relevant information. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech is responsible for relaying any outstanding transition of care issues to the lead pharmacist and/or physician. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will also perform limited medication management and/or distribution activities under the supervision of a pharmacist. The Medication History Pharmacy Tech will perform assigned responsibilities according to department policies, procedures, standards and regulations within stated time frames. Job Description Experience: * 1 years of Pharmacy Technician experience. Prior experience with medication history/reconciliation preferred. Retail pharmacy experience preferred. Education & Training: * HS Diploma or equivalent required; Licensed Practical Nurse or bachelor's degree preferred. License, Certification & Registration: * Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); if LPN CPhT required within 1 year of hire. Other Requirements: * Excellent written and verbal skills; Proficient with basic PC skills; Good knowledge of medications, strengths available, indications. * Soft skills with regards to patient/family interactions Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa?tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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