Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 - (2600040O)
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Medication History Pharmacy Technician 1 provides technical support to pharmacists and clinicians to ensure safe and effective transitions in care at admission and discharge. Using a variety of strategies appropriate to the patient, family, and situation, the technician obtains, updates, and documents an accurate medication list in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) by conducting patient interviews and using available electronic tools, including external prescription history and the hospital medical record system. The technician performs all duties of a registered pharmacy technician and carries out job-related responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. Essential FunctionsObtain, update, and document an accurate medication list in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) at admission and discharge using patient interviews and available electronic resources. Update patient allergy history and preferred pharmacy information in the EHR to support accurate medication reconciliation.Compare patient medication lists to identify differences between medications taken prior to admission, during hospitalization, and at discharge, and escalate discrepancies to the supervising pharmacist. Utilize all necessary sources—patient, family, hospital transfer orders, nursing and long-term care facility records, community pharmacies, and insurance fill history—to ensure the medication list is complete and correct. Comply with all documentation requirements, including those for controlled substances and patient consultations, and follow supervisor notification procedures for dispensing incidents or PHI disclosures. Perform special precaution and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and complete all other pharmacy technician duties as assigned.
EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDLicense/RegistrationRegistered Pharmacy Technician issued by Florida CertificationPTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) technician certification required.Work Experience and Additional InformationFour years of pharmacy experience.
: Crystal River
TGH Crystal River
6201 N Suncoast Boulevard
Crystal River 34428
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Pharmacy
: Tampa General Hospital-Citrus
: Day Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: varies
: 18.00
: Oct 22, 2026, 9:12:04 PM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
