Certified Medication History Technician

Catholic Health Initiatives; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 61,262,000 - 86,535,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Certified Medication History Technician to gather and document patients’ medication histories, impacting safety and care. You will interview patients, review medications, and enter histories into the EMR, working with clinical teams to ensure accuracy and reconciliation.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and empathy, contributing to preventing adverse drug events. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at hire.
• Minimum 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience.
• Pharmacy Technician: AR license at hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT at hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB at hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech at hire.
• Must complete a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or caregivers to collect medication histories.
• Access data sources and document medications in the EMR.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Identify allergens and OTC/herbal/other substances during history.
• Consult pharmacists on unresolved issues requiring clinical judgment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Associates Degree or equivalent Experience

Tools

SureScripts

DrFirst

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medication History Technician, you will provide critical support in gathering and accurately documenting patients' medication histories, profoundly impacting medication safety and comprehensive patient care.

Every day you will expertly interview patients or their caregivers, access various data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record precise medication histories in the electronic health record, collaborating closely with clinical teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a meticulous, empathetic demeanor, contributing significantly to medication reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.

• Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history
• During medication history collection, identifies prescription, non-prescription (OTC), herbals, implantable devices/pumps, and any illegal substances
• Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy, the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases (SureScripts, DrFirst, etc.)
• Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures
• Meets or exceeds Memorial’s quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories. Consults with clinical pharmacists on any unresolved issues or those requiring a pharmacist’s clinical judgment
• Utilizes software to Identify and follow up on any missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $5,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire
• 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting and
• Pharmacy Technician: AR, upon hire and
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire
• Must complete a written assessment.

Preferred

• Retail pharmacy experience
• Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program , upon hire or
• Associates Other or Equivalent Experience , upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$21.38 - $30.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.