ED Medication History Specialist

Trinity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Medication History Technician to collect medication histories for patients arriving via the Emergency Department, documenting current medications in the hospital's electronic health record system.

The role involves conducting interviews, coordinating with ED staff and admitting providers, and contributing to program optimization. A high school diploma, CT registration or equivalent, and PTCB certification within a year are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within one year of hire.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail setting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication histories on patients admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Department.
• Maintain regular communication with admitting providers, ED nursing staff and ED provider staff.
• Contribute to program optimization and provide feedback to Lead Medication History Technician and/or supervisor as needed.
• Reviews over the counter drugs and herbals/supplements.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Metrics knowledge

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Medication History Technician to collect medication histories for patients arriving via the Emergency Department, documenting current medications in the hospital's electronic health record system.

The role involves conducting interviews, coordinating with ED staff and admitting providers, and contributing to program optimization. A high school diploma, CT registration or equivalent, and PTCB certification within a year are required.