Medication History Tech - Pharmacy PRN

Supporting Safe Admissions Through Accurate Medication Reconciliation

What We’re Looking For:

• • High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• • Minimum two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience in a retail, hospital, or health-system setting (required)

• • Preferred: Three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital environment

• • National PTCB Certification (CPhT) (required)

• • State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License (required)

• • Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder (Assessment Certificates) required within 60 days of hire

• • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

• • Working knowledge of brand and generic drug names, dosing, uses, and formulations

• • Strong prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing demands

• • Excellent customer-service, communication, and interpersonal skills

• • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

• • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing healthcare environment

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

·       Comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.

·       Professional development and advancement opportunities within Pharmacy Services.

·       Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment.

·       Generous paid time off and employee wellness programs.

·       Mission-driven culture focused on safety, quality, and compassion.

·       Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

What You Will Do:

You will obtain complete, accurate, and timely medication histories for patients admitted through the Emergency Department, newly admitted inpatients, and pre-operative patients to support safe medication reconciliation.

·       Obtain comprehensive medication histories using patient/caregiver interviews, retail pharmacy records, MARs, and third-party software.

·       Conduct in-person and telephone interviews for ED, inpatient, and pre-operative patients.

·       Collect prescription, OTC, herbal, and supplement information including dose, route, frequency, and last taken time.

·       Ensure timely completion of medication histories for physician review.

·       Accurately document medication histories in the electronic health record.

·       Communicate with external pharmacies, physicians, and insurance companies as needed.

·       Coordinate with nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and case managers to identify high-priority patients.

·       Resolve medication history discrepancies and escalate to pharmacists or providers as needed.

·       Conduct medication history quality audits.

·       Assist with Emergency Department medication distribution as needed.

·       Perform monthly unit inspections and audit rounds in the Emergency Department.

·       Prioritize workload effectively to meet productivity expectations.

·       Perform all other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, accuracy in medication histories is essential to patient safety. Medication History Technicians play a vital role in preventing medication errors and supporting informed clinical decision-making from the moment patients enter our system