Medication History Technician — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas, is hiring a Certified Medication History Technician to support medication safety.

You will interview patients or caregivers, access data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record histories in the electronic medical record, collaborating with clinical teams. You will identify prescription, OTC, herbals, implants, and other substances, resolve discrepancies with pharmacies, and ensure data quality that drives

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire.
• 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting
• Pharmacy Technician: AR, upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire
• Must complete a written assessment.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician ECPT

Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB

Certified Pharmacy Technician

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Job description

CommonSpirit Health, CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas, is hiring a Certified Medication History Technician to support medication safety.

You will interview patients or caregivers, access data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record histories in the electronic medical record, collaborating with clinical teams. You will identify prescription, OTC, herbals, implants, and other substances, resolve discrepancies with pharmacies, and ensure data quality that drives