Part-Time Medical History & Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care Impact

UPMC Senior Communities; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a Part-time Medical History Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on interviewing patients, compiling and updating medication histories for admissions, and ensuring accurate integration into the electronic health record.

The position involves three 8-hour shifts weekly, with rotating Saturdays. Under supervision of the Emergency Department Director and Clinical Pharmacy staff, you will support medication reconciliation and collaborate with providers to optimize

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in related role preferred.
• CPhT certification preferred; PA State Board registration required; Act 31/33/34/73 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect medication history.
• Review medication-related documentation for hospital admission.
• Update medication list to support admission orders.
• Coordinate with admitting provider and other healthcare staff to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Gather information from patient, physicians, pharmacies and facilities to ensure complete medication history.

Skills

Two+ years experience in related role

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

UPMC East is seeking a Part-time Medical History Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on interviewing patients, compiling and updating medication histories for admissions, and ensuring accurate integration into the electronic health record.

The position involves three 8-hour shifts weekly, with rotating Saturdays. Under supervision of the Emergency Department Director and Clinical Pharmacy staff, you will support medication reconciliation and collaborate with providers to optimize