Night-Shift Pharmacy Medication History Tech

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program (Payactiv)

Discounts directory with deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Medication History Technician to obtain accurate medication histories for admitted patients. The role involves interviewing patients or caregivers, documenting in the EMR, and resolving discrepancies with providers or pharmacists.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 years in retail pharmacy, active MI technician license, and national certification such as PTCB/ExCPT. Night shift, full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's Degree in health care or related field; 1 year of relevant experience in Pharmacy.
• Required 2 years of relevant experience in Retail Pharmacy.
• Preferred licensure: MI Pharmacist Intern, MI Pharmacy Technician license, CPHT or ExCPT certification (90 days).
• Ideal: Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT).

Responsibilities

• Process, enter, and interpret physician/nurse medication histories under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Clarifies information with providers, patients, and pharmacies.
• Performs special projects for the department.
• Works with multiple medication automation systems.
• Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy and patients/caregivers.
• Interacts with prescriber as needed.
• Reviews patient histories for allergies, duplications, and last doses; maintains accurate profiles.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and completes competencies by due dates.
• Performs quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in health care or related field

MI Pharmacy Technician license (Upon Hire)

PTCB/ExCPT certification (CPHT/ExCPT)

Tools

EMR systems

Medication history software

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Medication History Technician to obtain accurate medication histories for admitted patients. The role involves interviewing patients or caregivers, documenting in the EMR, and resolving discrepancies with providers or pharmacists.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 years in retail pharmacy, active MI technician license, and national certification such as PTCB/ExCPT. Night shift, full-time with comprehensive benefits.