Medication History Pharmacy Technician 7 x 7

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program (Payactiv)

Discounts directory with deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Medication History Technician to obtain accurate medication histories for admitted patients. The role involves interviewing patients or caregivers, documenting in the EMR, and resolving discrepancies with providers or pharmacists.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 years in retail pharmacy, active MI technician license, and national certification such as PTCB/ExCPT. Night shift, full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's Degree in health care or related field; 1 year of relevant experience in Pharmacy.
• Required 2 years of relevant experience in Retail Pharmacy.
• Preferred licensure: MI Pharmacist Intern, MI Pharmacy Technician license, CPHT or ExCPT certification (90 days).
• Ideal: Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT).

Responsibilities

• Process, enter, and interpret physician/nurse medication histories under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Clarifies information with providers, patients, and pharmacies.
• Performs special projects for the department.
• Works with multiple medication automation systems.
• Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy and patients/caregivers.
• Interacts with prescriber as needed.
• Reviews patient histories for allergies, duplications, and last doses; maintains accurate profiles.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and completes competencies by due dates.
• Performs quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in health care or related field

MI Pharmacy Technician license (Upon Hire)

PTCB/ExCPT certification (CPHT/ExCPT)

Tools

EMR systems

Medication history software

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

About Pharmacy Medication History

In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient’s location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution.

Scope of Work

• Processes, enters, and interprets physician/nurse medication histories, under the direction of the pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system.
• Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies.
• Performs special projects for the department.
• Works with multiple medication automation systems.
• Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy department and patients/caregivers.
• Interacts with prescriber as needed.
• Processes physician/nurse/pharmacist obtained patient histories and enters into the computer system and assists in maintaining patient profiles.
• Reviews profile for allergies, duplication of drugs, and last doses and brings these to the attention of the pharmacist.
• Checks and verifies accuracy of patient profiles.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications.
• Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
• Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree health care or related field 1 year of relevant experience Pharmacy
• Required 2 years of relevant experience Retail Pharmacy
• Preferred LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 90 Days required Or CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT

Once fully trained, you may have the opportunity to pick up from the Open Remote Shift List. Additional criteria may apply to pick up Remote Shifts, such as being in good standing, being fully trained, internet capability at home, etc.

Schedule & Benefits

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Hours

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pharmacy Corp Medication History - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Schedule

No scheduled Remote Shifts Schedule for this position is: 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday to Tuesday Night Every Other Weekend 7 Days On and 7 Days Off

Employment Conditions & Culture

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.