Medication History Specialist - Clinical Risk

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician to collect comprehensive medication histories for admitted patients. Your role includes interviewing patients and families, verifying allergies, and coordinating with pharmacists to verify accuracy.

You will support pharmacists with medication preparation, inventory, and records while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years’ work experience in a retail pharmacy; hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered pharmacy technician in the state of practice required.
• ACPE accredited IV certification or meet minimum state requirements preferred.
• ASHP Medication History certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family to compile a complete medication history prior to admission.
• Verify patient allergy information and document reactions.
• Utilize resources to collect medication history from multiple sources.
• Communicate complex/high-risk medications to the pharmacist as needed.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs and maintaining records.
• Maintain security, confidentiality and professionalism in all duties.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to verify and update medication histories.

Skills

Medication history collection

Patient communication

Electronic health record access

Clinical judgment

Confidentiality and professionalism

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician to collect comprehensive medication histories for admitted patients. Your role includes interviewing patients and families, verifying allergies, and coordinating with pharmacists to verify accuracy.

You will support pharmacists with medication preparation, inventory, and records while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.