Medication Historian Pharm Tech FT Rotating

Trinity Health•Mason City, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than a doctor’s visit or a place to go for medical attention. Its mission is to improve the health of communities and help keep people well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest health care provider in its region and the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. It is a private, not-for-profit health care center licensed for 346 beds, serving more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. It is also a teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs and clinical training placements for students from colleges across a range of medical fields. The Medication Historian Pharmacy Tech assists with accurately and completely collecting medication history data in a variety of hospital settings. The role prioritizes obtaining an accurate and complete medication list upon hospital admission to support patient safety. The position works rotating eight-hour shifts. MercyOne colleagues receive competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered pharmacy technician, or eligible for technician/trainee registration in the State of Iowa; registration must be completed before starting employment.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification within six months of employment.
Current Basic Life Support proof from the American Heart Association (BLS Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer—live class only) before employment or within 60 days of hire, with current status maintained.
Complete Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within six months of hire and renew every five years.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably in retail, or as an allied health professional.
Knowledge of medications, including brand and generic names, available dosages, frequencies, and indications.

Responsibilities

Obtain an accurate and complete admission medication list through face-to-face patient interviews, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products, and document drug name, dose, frequency, compliance, and last dose taken.
Obtain and document known drug allergies and reactions, collaborating with family members, physician offices, nursing homes, or retail pharmacies as needed.
Use effective communication and advanced interviewing skills to conduct professional, non-invasive medication history interviews.
Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills when gathering admission medication lists for a wide variety of patient populations.
Use advanced computer skills to gather information and document the patient’s admission medication list.
Know and adhere to laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.
Complete mandatory reporting requirements for child and dependent adult abuse within six months of hire and renew every five years.