Medication Historian - Inpatient

Summary The Pharmacy Technician II - Med Historian supports pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. In addition to technical duties, the role involves providing courteous and timely service to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff—contributing to a safe and efficient hospital pharmacy environment. Responsibilities Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures. Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department. Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions. Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products. Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy. Basic pharmacy computer order entry. Participates in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned. Medication Historian Role Solicits, collects, and records medication history of patients in serviced areas into eHR. Develops Best Possible Medication List using both internal, external, electronic, print, and other resources (e.g., pharmacies, eHR). Seeks assistance in clarifying medication history information from other team members (e.g., ED pharmacists) as needed. Actively participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or learning from defects discussions and meetings in support of high-level, accurate delivery of patient medication histories/lists. Qualifications High school education or equivalent. Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan; temporary license accepted with full licensure required within 1 year of issuance. Preferred: One year of pharmacy work experience. Preferred: Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program. Preferred: Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Employer Information Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr