PHARMACY TECH MED INTAKE COORDINATOR

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The position will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department.  Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources.  The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Primarily responsible for obtaining an accurate and reliable medication history upon admission enabling the continuity of appropriate drug therapy and ensures the patients care is seamless when transferring from home to hospital or from one healthcare facility to another.
• Information is obtained from a variety of sources (i.e. outside pharmacy, medication administration records, etc.) then verified through patient and/or family interviews.  Enters patient allergies and medication history accurately in electronic medical record.
• Identifying discrepancies in the patient’s medical record including, conflicting allergy information, changes or duplication of medications entered on previous admissions and working with pharmacists and nurses to resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both in person and on the phone to a variety of audiences including patients, patient care providers, physicians, pharmacists and staff.
• Assists staff pharmacists and director of pharmacy in all functions to maintain smooth operation of the department.

Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE

• One to three (1-3) years retail pharmacy experience, preferred.
• At least six (6) months hospital pharmacy experience, preferred.
• Cerner experience and computer skills, preferred.
• Brand/generic name knowledge, required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of college or equivalent training in a health related field preferred.

Licenses:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician, required.

Certification:

• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.