NI-Technician,Phar Advanced (Med Hist) - Registry

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/24/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7258AC-B

Job Title:

NI-Technician,Phar Advanced (Med Hist) - Registry

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Medication History Technician helps to optimize the medication history process and decrease the number of medication errors due to incomplete or inaccurate information.  Also helps to improve medication safety by assisting pharmacists in collecting up to date medication lists for patients being admitted to the hospital. Also assists in optimizing patient outcomes through obtaining a complete medication history for patients admitted to the health system as well as updating and clarifying allergy information in patients' electronic health record.

Employees located in this job were licensed after 2007.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Utilizing great customer service skills, while talking with patients and/or their caregivers, physicians, and pharmacy staff.

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Must have the ability to utilize multiple software systems.

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Generate a current accurate medication history for each patient who is admitted to the hospital.

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Enter into the computer the accurate medication history including updating current medications if necessary.

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Work closely with the clinical pharmacist.

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Time management skills required to work independently.

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Must have excellent communication skills and present in a professional manner.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Any advanced Pharmacy Technician education.

Preferred

High school education, or a GED.

Required

Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued.

Required

Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.  Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a “Pharmacy Technician- Student Designation” license from IDFPR.

Required

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Hospital and Outpatient Pharmacy knowledge, including, drug name knowledge, dosage forms, and indication for use.

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Additional training in customer service skills, communication skills, and various software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

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Walking

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Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

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Carry

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Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

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Color Discrimination

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Hearing Ability

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Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

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15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

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Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

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Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

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Oral Communication

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Written Communication

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Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

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Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

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Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.