10797BRDepartment Name:HSP Pharmacy Clinical Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description: A Pharmacist Assistant’s primary responsibility is to improve medication safety by assisting pharmacists in collecting accurate home medication lists and allergy information for patients admitted to the hospital. This information is assimilated into the electronic medical record to decrease medication errors due to incomplete or inaccurate information.

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　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　After hire: completion of Meriter Pharmacy’s Pharmacist Assistant training program

　　2 years of Health care experience

　　1-2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced work environment

　　Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

　　Microsoft Office applications

　　Internet applications

　　Use of phone/pager/fax/e-mail

　　Strong interpersonal skills

　　Typing skills

　　Communication skills- fluent in English

　　Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

　　Preferred or Specialized Requirements:

　　Associate degree OR completion of/enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program at an accredited university

　　Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

　　Previous direct patient care experience

　　Previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician

　　Epic Systems software operation

　　Basic medication facts- generic/brand drug names, formulation, indication, etc.

　　Basic healthcare facts- disease physiology, laboratory tests

　　Healthcare system resources to obtain medical information

　　Understanding formularies, medical charts, and legal issues related to pharmacy practice

　　Able to work as part of a team; balancing leadership and the ability to delegate while maintaining collaborative group efforts.

　　Demonstrates effective communication and interactive skills when working with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and a diverse patient population.

　　Takes initiative in problem solving

　　Demonstrates motivation to work independently

　　Capability to multi-task

　　Demonstrates professionalism through commitment to the advancement of pharmacy services

　　EEO/M/F/D/V

　　Auto req ID:10797BRWeekends:SomeZip Code:53715Compensation:Starts at $18.60, commensurate with experience.Job Title:Pharmacist’s Assistant- Medication Histories - 0.6FTE, Day/PM ShiftSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Day/PM/Weekend/HolidayHours Per Week:24Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.6