Pharmacy Tech Medication Historian

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a part-time Medication Historian or Pharmacy Technician to assist with medication history collection across the continuum of care. This role begins in the emergency department or inpatient units under the direct supervision of the pharmacy department. The Medication Historian will work with patients, families, or caregivers to establish accurate medication histories and provide support to physicians and pharmacy staff for medication clarification. A key responsibility includes comparing electronic medication records with patient-provided information to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensed by the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy Tech as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Four (4) years' experience as a pharmacy tech required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels within the medical center and in the community.
• Ability to create and foster a cooperative teamwork environment.
• Basic computer skills, electronic data entry.
• Knowledge of commonly used prescription drugs including brand/generic names, available dosage, frequencies and indications.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the accuracy and completeness of medication history collection across the continuum of care beginning in the emergency dept or the inpatient units and under the direct supervision of the pharmacy department
• Works with the patient, family, or caregivers to establish the most accurate medication history of the patient
• Provides support to the physician and pharmacy staff when clarification of home medications are needed
• Compares electronic medication records to the patient provided information to ensure accuracy

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED