ED Medical History Tech - Pharmacy , per diem

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

11d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We have a rewarding position available in the Thompson Health Emergency Department for an ED Medical History Tech - Pharmacy. This role involves assisting in the nonprofessional aspects of collecting and inputting pre-hospital medication data into the electronic record. This may be done using various methods and tools including interviewing patients, calling pharmacies, communicating with physician office practices, and electronic medical records/databases. The ED Medication History Technician will facilitate safe and timely admission of patients by entering home medication information into the health information system and communicating with ED staff and admitting providers to allow them the ability to make medication reconciliation decisions upon admission. All medication-associated duties are performed under the supervision of licensed personnel (nurses, pharmacists).

Requirements

High School education required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skill in daily communication including effectively gathering and disseminating information.
Flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
Skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.
Providing customer service and support in a manner consistent with the health system’s goals and expectations.
Actively guarding the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.
Prior history and knowledge of medication nomenclature (ie. pharmacy technician) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the nonprofessional aspects of collecting & inputting pre-hospital medication data into the electronic record.
Using various methods and tools including interviewing patients, calling pharmacies, communicating with physician office practices, and electronic medical records/databases.
Facilitating safe and timely admission of patients by entering home medication information into the health information system.
Communicating with ED staff and admitting providers to allow them the ability to make medication reconciliation decisions upon admission.
Performing all medication-associated duties under the supervision of licensed personnel (nurses, pharmacists).