Medication History Pharmacy Technician Butterworth
About The Position
Corewell Health is offering up to $2,500 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates or for students graduating Corewell Health's Pharmacy Technician Student Program) About Pharmacy Medication History In Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient's location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution. Scope of Work Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of the pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets physician/nurse medication histories, under the direction of the pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system. Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department. Works with multiple medication automation systems. Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy department and patients/caregivers. Interacts with prescriber as needed. Processes physician/nurse/pharmacist obtained patient histories and enters into the computer system and assists in maintaining patient profiles. Reviews profile for allergies, duplication of drugs, and last doses and brings these to the attention of the pharmacist. Checks and verifies accuracy of patient profiles. Maintains clean and organized work area. Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications. Completes all Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates. Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Requirements
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience Pharmacy Required
- LIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- LIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 90 Days required
- CRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 90 Days required
- This position will entail 6 months of On-Site work at Butterworth Hospital in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Once fully trained, you may have the opportunity to be scheduled for some Remote Shifts, while still residing in Michigan
- Additional criteria may apply to work Remotely, such as being in good standing, being fully trained, internet capability at home, etc.
- No scheduled Remote Shifts
- Flexibility to pick up from the Open Remote Shift List
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Associate's Degree health care or related field
- 2 years of relevant experience Retail Pharmacy Preferred
- Ideal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB Certification or ExCPT
Responsibilities
- Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of the pharmacist.
- Processes, enters, and interprets physician/nurse medication histories, under the direction of the pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system.
- Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies.
- Performs special projects for the department.
- Works with multiple medication automation systems.
- Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy department and patients/caregivers.
- Interacts with prescriber as needed.
- Processes physician/nurse/pharmacist obtained patient histories and enters into the computer system and assists in maintaining patient profiles.
- Reviews profile for allergies, duplication of drugs, and last doses and brings these to the attention of the pharmacist.
- Checks and verifies accuracy of patient profiles.
- Maintains clean and organized work area.
- Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications.
- Completes all Spectrum Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.
- Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
