Medication History Technician — Patient Safety & Reconciliation

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to diligently gather and document patients’ medication histories, helping ensure medication safety and coordinated patient care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review home meds, and record histories in the EHR, working closely with clinical teams to maintain high quality data and support reconciliation efforts.

Qualifications

• Gather and document patients' allergies and medication histories.
• Interview patients or caregivers and verify data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure accurate medication histories.
• Maintain meticulous records in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current, accurate medication history
• During medication history collection, identifies prescription, non-prescription (OTC), herbals, implantable devices/pumps, and any illegal substances
• Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy, the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases (SureScripts, DrFirst, etc.)
• Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures
• Meets or exceeds Memorial’s quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories. Consults with clinical pharmacists on any unresolved issues or those requiring a pharmacist’s clinical judgment
• Utilizes software to Identify and follow up on any missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

WA Pharmacy Technician License

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program (Preferred)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician, Medication History, to diligently gather and document patients’ medication histories, helping ensure medication safety and coordinated patient care.

You will interview patients or caregivers, review home meds, and record histories in the EHR, working closely with clinical teams to maintain high quality data and support reconciliation efforts.