Medication History Specialist - Clinical Risk Management - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and family members to compile an accurate and complete list of current medications.
• Includes details such as name, formulation, dosage, route, PRN reasons, indications, last taken date and time, and information sources.
• Verifies patient allergy information and ensures complete documentation.
• Utilizes various resources for medication history collection, including patient interviews, pharmacy records, and outside facility records.
• Confirms medication compliance and documents discrepancies.
• Communicates complex/high-risk medications to the pharmacist.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining inventory, and managing records.
• Communicates with patients and family members regarding medication history.
• Determines medication list accuracy and collaborates with healthcare team members.
• Attends pharmacy staff meetings and reads departmental communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience in a retail pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered pharmacy technician license in the state of practice required.
• Certified pharmacy technician preferred.
• ACPE accredited IV certification program, including hazardous (minimum 40 hours).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS for pediatric practice (optional).
• ASHP Medication History certification preferred.