Certified Medication History Technician

Certified Medication History Technician

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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. Every day 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, collaborating closely with clinical teams. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a meticulous, empathetic demeanor, contributing significantly to medication reconciliation and preventing adverse drug events.

• 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, 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 Memorial's 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

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $5,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• 3 years of Pharmacy technician experience in any setting and
• Pharmacy Technician: AR, upon hire and
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire

Preferred

• retail pharmacy experience and
• Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, upon hire or
• Associates Other or Equivalent Experience, upon hire