Pharmacy Technician Medication History

Spectrum Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is hiring part-time Pharmacy History staff to support inpatient medication management. The role rotates with other team members, totaling 24 hours per week at Farmington Hills.

You will work closely with pharmacists and technicians to document histories, enter data, and verify profiles in a computerized system. Responsibilities include clarifying information with providers and patients, processing histories, and supporting medication safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred associate degree in health care or related field; 1 year of relevant experience in Pharmacy.
• Required 2 years of relevant experience in Retail Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in documenting and clarifying medication histories under the pharmacist's direction.
• Process, enter, and interpret medication histories in the computerized system.
• Clarify information with providers, patients, and pharmacies; maintain patient profiles.
• Work on special projects for the department and with medication automation systems.
• Provide professional customer service as a liaison between pharmacy and patients/caregivers.
• Interact with prescribers as needed and ensure accuracy of patient profiles and allergy checks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree health care or related field

LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI

LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI

CPHT - PTCB

ExCPT - NHA

Job description

Farmington Hills - Part time, 24 hours per week, rotating shift.

About the Unit

Our team is comprised of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our inpatient pharmacy team collaborates closely with healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication management for hospitalized patients. We oversee the medication storage, distribution, and management in a variety of settings. We review medication orders for accuracy and potential interactions, accurately prepare and dispense medications, provide evidence-based drug information, monitor drug levels to optimize therapy, and educate patients and families about their medications. By prioritizing medication safety and minimizing adverse events, we strive to improve patient outcomes and contribute to their overall well-being.

About Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Corewell Health Farmington Hills opened on Jan. 19, 1965 as a 200-bed facility known then as Botsford General Hospital. Today, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is a 305-bed teaching facility with Level II trauma status.

Scope of Work

• 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.
• 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.

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 required
• Or LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan 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

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name Pharmacy Corp

Medication History - Corporate

Employment Type Part time

Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work

Variable Days Worked

Variable Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.