Pharmacy Technician Medication History
About the role
In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient’s location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintains clean and organized work area.
- Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications.
- Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
- Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.
Qualifications
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree in health care or related field
- Required: 1 year of relevant Pharmacy experience
- Preferred: 2 years of relevant Retail Pharmacy experience
- Required upon hire: Pharmacist Intern License (State of Michigan) or Pharmacy Technician License (State of Michigan)
- Required within 90 days: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPHT - PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT - NHA)
Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT.
This position is an On-Site role that will entail 6 months of training at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Once fully trained, you may have the opportunity to pick up from the Open Remote Shift List. Additional criteria may apply to pick up Remote Shifts, such as being in good standing, being fully trained, internet capability at home, etc.
Schedule
- Shift: Evening (3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
- Days Worked: Variable
- Weekend Frequency: Every fourth weekend
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on 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
Primary Location: Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI