Medication Historian Rotating Mount Carmel Grove City
About The Position
Position Purpose: The Pharmacy Medication Historian assists with compiling an accurate and complete patient medication history. Interviews patients and uses a standardized tool to record all patient medication information including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, dietary and herbal supplements. Works with patients/family members to maintain updated medication lists, communicates pertinent findings to appropriate care team members, and identifies and facilitates correction of medication discrepancies. What You Will Do: Gathers information about the patient's medications from family or directly from the patient in the Emergency Room or inpatient settings. Compiles a complete list of patient's medications, including name, dosage, frequency, route and compliance history, OTC, and herbal supplements. Collects information on patient's drug allergies and reactions. Communicates with physician offices, retail pharmacies, or other sources to verify medications as needed. Compares medication list to indications and medical history if available. Identify medication discrepancies and facilitate correction or escalation to pharmacists for follow-up, if needed.
Requirements
- Education: High school graduation or equivalent
- Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification and active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy or active Pharmacy Intern License
- Experience: 1-3 years of outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
- Demonstrates familiarity with drug names and indications, at hire or within ninety days of hire
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Project management experience/Team project management experience
- Effective Communication Skills
- Willingness to meet and work one-on-one with patients.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gathers information about the patient's medications from family or directly from the patient in the Emergency Room or inpatient settings.
- Compiles a complete list of patient's medications, including name, dosage, frequency, route and compliance history, OTC, and herbal supplements.
- Collects information on patient's drug allergies and reactions.
- Communicates with physician offices, retail pharmacies, or other sources to verify medications as needed.
- Compares medication list to indications and medical history if available.
- Identify medication discrepancies and facilitate correction or escalation to pharmacists for follow-up, if needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
