Certified Medication History Technician – Sign-On Bonus

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Certified Medication History Technician to collect and document patients’ medication histories, supporting safety and care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review data sources, and record histories in the electronic medical record, collaborating with clinical teams. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of pharmacy technician experience in any setting, AR license on hire, and certification (ECPT/PTCB) on hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician ECPT

Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB

Job description

CHI St. Vincent, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Certified Medication History Technician to collect and document patients’ medication histories, supporting safety and care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review data sources, and record histories in the electronic medical record, collaborating with clinical teams. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of pharmacy technician experience in any setting, AR license on hire, and certification (ECPT/PTCB) on hire.