Medical History Technician - Pharmacy - Casual/PRN
Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Fremont, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medication History Technician is responsible for interviewing patients and investigating medication information to create a timely and accurate medication record. The position is based at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska, and is casual/PRN, with work performed on an as-needed basis. Workdays and hours often vary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; specialized or vocational courses may be included.
- One to two years of experience in a position where medications are used and dispensed.
- Strong communication and computer skills.
- Possess the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for the role.
- Write legibly and speak and read English proficiently.
- Operate a computer, calculator, telephone, pager, and other related pharmacy equipment.
- Reach an acceptable standard of Cerner computer skills within four weeks of starting.
- Adapt to changing workloads and schedules to meet patient needs; set priorities and solve problems.
- Be self-directed and autonomous, resourceful, self-confident, and a self-starter, with good interpersonal skills.
- Handle stress and work independently.
- Meet the physical requirements, including repetitive hand and finger use, standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying loads, and stooping or kneeling.
- Operate equipment required to perform pharmacy department tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with medications or similar education, such as nursing or pre-pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Technician Registration and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification.
- Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Retail experience.
- Previous pharmacy experience, including prescription transcription duties.
- One year of experience performing medication history interviews may substitute for Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Accurate work with careful attention to detail and persistence.
- Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients to obtain accurate medication information.
- Review pharmacy, clinic, and medical-record data to validate medication information.
- Enter accurate information into the medical record.
- Communicate identified medication discrepancies to pharmacists.
- Promote and educate patients about the Pharmacy Discharge Medication Program.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefits
- Great work environment where all employees are valued
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Education Level
High school or GED
