Medication History Specialist - Patient-Focused Reconciliation

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI, is hiring a Pharmacy Medication History Technician. The role supports a pharmacist‑driven medication reconciliation program, collecting home medication histories and allergies, and documenting accurately in the EMR to ensure safe admissions.

The position requires RI licensure, CPhT or outpatient pharmacy experience, strong customer service and computer skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; college preferred.
• Must hold Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or equivalent outpatient experience.
• Plan to sit for CPhT exam within 6 months and maintain certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and compile home medication history and allergies for admissions.
• Document details accurately in the EMR and verify allergy information.
• Communicate discrepancies to provider/pharmacist and track follow-up.
• Serve as resource to pharmacist for medication histories and related information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Rhode Island licensure

CPhT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Web apps

Job description

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI, is hiring a Pharmacy Medication History Technician. The role supports a pharmacist‑driven medication reconciliation program, collecting home medication histories and allergies, and documenting accurately in the EMR to ensure safe admissions.

The position requires RI licensure, CPhT or outpatient pharmacy experience, strong customer service and computer skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.