Medication History Specialist — Patient Care Expert

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National certification within 1 year

Job description

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