Medication History Technician | Full-Time

Singing River Health System•Gulfport, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication History Technician (MHT) is responsible for accurately obtaining, documenting, and verifying a patient’s medication history upon admission, transfer, or discharge. The MHT works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure medication accuracy and reduce adverse drug events. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
Must possess or complete ASHP Medication History-Taking Certification within 90 days of hire/assignment.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain, document, and verify a patient’s medication history upon admission, transfer, or discharge.
Work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure medication accuracy and reduce adverse drug events.