Pharmacy Medication History Specialist

Job Summary

Provides technical assistance for interdisciplinary teams in collection, clarification and documentation of medication histories under the direction of a pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Interviews patient to obtain medication history, current medication list, and allergies.
• Accurately documents patient medication history, current medication list, and allergies under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Validates medications with various information sources to ensure provided information is correct.
• Utilizes multiple databases effectively.
• Aids in training of new employees as directed by supervisor.
• Aids in training of physicians, nurses, and other Healthcare professionals with data entry into the EMR.
• Communicates effectively with other Healthcare professionals.
• Completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Completes computer software maintenance as assigned by supervisor.
• Develops professional rapport with support staff team members that conveys confidence and direction as an advanced team member.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
• Certification: Registration within 30 days of hire - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy; Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Certification: Required within 18-months of hire - Medication History Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of pharmacy experience
• Certification: Hazardous Drug Management Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB); Technician Product Verification (Tech-Check-Tech) Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Job Description

Job Category: Clinical Care
Job Family: Pharmacy
Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type: Regular 10
Employer: Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.