Medication History Technician

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medication History Technician to join their team. This role involves providing technical assistance in documenting medication histories, ensuring accuracy, and communicating with patients and providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and medication reconciliation, along with the necessary certifications. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for remote work after initial training. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

On-Demand Pay Program

Discounts on Services

Identity Theft Protection

Retirement Options

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience required.
• CPhT certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in medication history documentation.
• Process and enter medication histories into the system.

Skills

Customer Service

Medication Reconciliation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Health Care

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Medication Automation Systems

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $2,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!

In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This stepis 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 structuredinterview with the patient or caregiver and document theinformationinto the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution.

Job Summary

Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of the pharmacist. 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
• Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Required 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 Certification
• This position will entail 6 months of On-Site work at Butterworth Hospital in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
• ·Once fully trained, you may have the opportunity to work Remotely while still residing in Michigan
• Additional criteria may apply to work Remotely, such as being in good standing, being fully trained, internet capability at home, etc.
• No scheduled Remote Shifts
• Flexibility to pick up from the Open Remote Shift List

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, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Corporate Admin - Medication History

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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