Medication Historian Per Diem

Trinity Health; United States; Sur place; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a part-time Medication Historian Technician responsible for obtaining comprehensive medication histories from patients in pre-admission testing, emergency department or procedural areas, and entering data into the EMR. You will use multiple sources to verify medications, interview patients and caregivers, and coordinate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists.

Must have a high school diploma and at least one year of pharmacy experience; national

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.
• Must become nationally certified within 1 year of employment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented with exemplary time management skills.
• Knowledge of brand and generic medication names and dosing for top medications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to interact with patients and healthcare team (nurses, pharmacists, physicians, etc.).
• Position requires long periods of standing and significant walking.

Responsabilités

• Identify the patient to be seen per hospital policy based on alerts and consults.
• Verify and document patient’s allergies and reported reactions.
• Complete medication history for each medication identified using an established questionnaire.
• Document each medication in the electronic medical record.
• Screen for vaccination history and confirm history with secondary sources.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, accountability and compliance; training and precepting others.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

National certification within 1 year

Description du poste

Employment Type:

Part time Shift: Description:

Mission Statement:

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Summary:

A medication historian technician conducts patient interviews within the hospital, in pre-admission testing, emergency department or in procedural areas to obtain medication lists. A standardized questionnaire and process to obtain an extensive medication history is used for each patient. This history is a comprehensive list of prescription medications, infusions, over the counter products, immunizations, dietary and herbal supplements which is entered into the electronic medical record. The medication historian technician will use a multitude of resources to gather patient medication information including calling physician offices, dialysis centers, pharmacies, hospitals and nursing homes and obtaining medication administration records to confirm outpatient regimens.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education: high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.Must become nationally certified within 1 year of employment.Strong communication and leadership skillsAccurate and detail oriented with exemplary time management skillsKnowledge of brand and generic medication names and dosing for the top 100? 200? commonly prescribed medications within 90 days of hireMust be able to write, speak and read English proficientlyAbility to interact with patients and their caregivers as well as various members of the healthcare team (i.e., nurses, pharmacists, physicians, outpatient providers, nursing home staff)Position requires long periods of standing and significant walking.

Responsibilities

Identify the patient to be seen per hospital policy based on alerts and consultsVerify and document patient’s allergies and reported reactionsComplete medication history for each medication identified using an established questionnaire as a guide to obtain a comprehensive list of patient’s entire medication regimen (i.e., medication name, dose, route, frequency, time/date last dose taken). This may involve interviewing the patient, caregiver or family member.Document each medication, including prescription, outpatient infusions, over-the-counter medication, dietary and herbal supplements into the electronic medical record. Documents dates and times of last doses per protocolScreen for vaccination historyConfirm the medication history using a secondary source (i.e., electronic medication history resource, outpatient pharmacy, MARs, physician office, medication bottles…etc)Knowledge of hospital-wide polices, accountability and personal compliance Training and precepting other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and students

Pay Range:

$19.20 - $27.85 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Job Description Purpose

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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.