Medical History Technician - Pharmacy - Casual/PRN

Best Care•Fremont, NE

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical History Technician is responsible for interviewing patients and conducting investigations to produce a timely and accurate medication record. The position is based at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska, and is casual/PRN, with work performed as needed to meet business needs; workdays and hours often vary. The technician obtains and validates medication information, enters it into the medical record, communicates medication discrepancies to pharmacists, and promotes and educates patients about the Pharmacy Discharge Medication Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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 necessary interpersonal and communication skills.
Write legibly and speak and read English proficiently.
Operate a computer, calculator, telephone, pager, and other related pharmacy equipment.
Achieve an acceptable standard of Cerner computer skills within four weeks of starting.
Adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs; set priorities and solve problems.
Demonstrate self-direction, autonomy, resourcefulness, confidence, initiative, and good interpersonal skills.
Meet physical demands including prolonged standing or walking, sitting, stooping or kneeling, repetitive hand and finger use, and lifting or carrying loads.

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, or one year of experience performing medication history interviews may be substituted for Pharmacy Technician experience.
Accurate work, careful attention to detail, and persistence.
Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews 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.