Certified Medication History Technician

About the Role

As a Certified Medication History Technician, you will provide critical support in gathering and accurately documenting patients' medication histories, profoundly impacting medication safety and comprehensive patient care. You will expertly interview patients or their caregivers, access various data sources, review current and home medications, and meticulously record precise medication histories in the electronic health record while collaborating closely with clinical teams.

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 or 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 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail pharmacy experience.
• Graduate of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program upon hire.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience upon hire.

Benefits

We care about team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support work/life balance. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 is available for eligible hires, depending on shift.

Pay

$18.96 - $26.78 per hour.

About the Organization

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating healing both inside our hospitals and in the community.