Medication History Technician

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medication History Technician to assist in compiling pre-admission medication lists for inpatient and observation patients. You will consult patients, families, and health-care partners, document findings in the EHR, and coordinate with pharmacists to ensure accuracy, upholding Baptist Health values.

This role requires an active Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Permit, at least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience (2 years preferred), and minimum college

Qualifications

• Must have 12 college-level credit hours including English Composition with a grade of C or higher and a GPA 2.0+ or has three+ years Baptist Health work history (current employees) or four years elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compiling pre-admission medication lists for inpatients and observation patients by consulting patients, family, caregivers, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and physician offices.
• Document findings in the electronic health record and coordinate with pharmacists to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain professional interactions consistent with Baptist Health values.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Permit (Arkansas)

Job description

The Medication History Technician (MHT) assists with compiling pre-admission medication lists for inpatient and observation patients by consulting patients, family members, caregivers, pharmacies, long term care facilities, and physician offices. The MHT documents findings in the electronic health record and coordinates with pharmacists to ensure accuracy, while maintaining professional interactions consistent with Baptist Health values.

Other information:

• Must have an active Pharmacy Technician Permit with State Board of Pharmacy in Arkansas (in good standing).
• Must have at least one year of experience as a pharmacy technician; two years experience are preferred.
• Must have at least 12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater OR has exhibited a positive work history within a Baptist Health facility for a minimum of three consecutive years, as demonstrated by annual performance evaluations (for current employees) OR has exhibited a positive work history for a minimum of 4 years at another entity.
• Must successfully complete all requirements for MHT within 30 days of hire or promotion, to include the following: Review and acknowledge understanding of Baptist Health policy and procedure and Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Law; Pass (score >/= 75%) a Prescription Medication Matching Test; Pass (score >/= 90%) a Prior to Admission Medication List Collection and Review policy and procedure exam; and Complete a practical skills assessment as outlined in department policy.

This job will be authorized0.08 hours bi-weekly.

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