Medication Historian

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

Job summary

MercyOne in Iowa seeks a Pharmacy Technician to obtain admission medication lists through face-to-face interviews, documenting drugs, dosages, frequencies, allergies, and reactions. You will apply advanced computer skills and communicate effectively to ensure accurate histories while complying with health information laws.

Preferred candidates have two or more years in retail pharmacy or allied health, with knowledge of medications (brand/generic, dosages, frequencies and indications).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider status 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtains an accurate and complete admission medication list via a face-to-face interview with patients, including prescription, OTC, and herbal products, noting drug name, dose, frequency, and last dose.
• Documents known drug allergies and reactions and coordinates with family, physician, nursing home, or retail pharmacy as needed.
• Communicates effectively using advanced interviewing skills to conduct medication histories in a professional and non-invasive manner.
• Applies advanced computer skills to gather information and document the patient's admission medication list.
• Adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Interviewing skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Iowa technician registration eligibility

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

BLS certification

Tools

Computer skills

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.