Medication Historian

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mason City, IA is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a full-time rotating shift. You will obtain accurate admission medication histories through face-to-face interviews, capturing prescriptions, OTCs, and herbal products, and documenting allergies and reactions.

You will document carefully, liaise with providers as needed, and ensure compliance with health information laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be registered pharmacy technician or eligible for trainee registration in Iowa; completed prior to start.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) status prior to employment or within 60 days of hire.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months and renews every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Obtain admission medication history via face-to-face interview including prescriptions, OTCs, and herbal products; document allergies and reactions.
• Communicate effectively and conduct medication history interviews professionally and non-invasively.
• Problem solve and apply critical thinking to obtain admission medication lists for diverse patients.
• Apply advanced computer skills to gather information and document the medication list.
• Know and adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.

Skills

Iowa licensure eligibility

BLS certification

National Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Iowa registration eligibility

National Certification timing requirement

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts

What you will do:

• A. Obtains an accurate and complete admission medication list via a face-to-face interview with patients to include prescription, over the counter, and herbal products noting drug name, dose, frequency, compliance, and last dose taken. Also obtains and documents any known drug allergies and reactions. This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy.
• B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing skills to conduct the medication history interview with patients in a manner that is professional and non-invasive.
• C. Problem solves and applies critical thinking skills in obtaining admission medications lists for a wide variety of patient populations.
• D. Applies advanced computer skills to gather information and document the patient's admission medication list.
• E. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information

Qualifications

• 1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2. Must be a registered pharmacy technician or be eligible for technician/trainee registration in the State of Iowa. This must be completed prior to start of employment.
• 3. National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Preferred

Two or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician (retail preferred) or allied health professional, with knowledge of medications including brand/generic names, available dosages, frequencies and indication

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.