Virtual Medication History Technician

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking to join an organization in a role with autonomy and flexibility? You have found it! Join our pharmacy team as a Virtual Medication History Technician! FT shifts vary Department staffed M-F 7a-6p; Sat and Sun 8a-4:30p Hybrid role after first 3 months! 1-2 days per week onsite MO and KS Pharmacy Tech License PTCB certified within 18 months of hire Excellent communication skills preferred Pharm Tech experience preferred Overall knowledge base of medication preferred The Opportunity Under the supervision of a pharmacist, performs all accountabilities associated with documenting and verifying patient home medications utilizing telemedicine. As an integral member of the Virtual Expert Care Team, the Medication History Technician is responsible for documenting and verifying medication histories to assist providers with accurate medication lists utilizing telemedicine and virtual healthcare communication. Skills and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Provide complete and accurate information for each medication (drug name, dose, route, frequency, indication and date/time last dose was taken) Utilize available resources for medication history collection including but not limited to: patient/family interview, medication lists, outside facility medication administration records, outpatient pharmacy records, and physician office records Verify and update patient allergies, adverse drug reactions and preferred pharmacy in the electronic medical record Correctly and completely documents updates made to the medication history in the electronic medical record Discusses any questions or issues that arise during the medication history process with a pharmacist Ability to learn electronic medical record and virtual platform Utilize effective listening and communication skills patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals Demonstrate professionalism and communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, family members and others outside the hospital to gather medication history information Display initiative to solve problems Under the supervision of pharmacists, will work directly with patients and serve as one of the first points of contact for a newly admitted patient within Saint Luke’s Health System. Why Saint Luke’s? We believe in work/life balance. We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve. We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals. #LI-CK2

Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year
Cert Pharmacy Tech from PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Pharmacy Technician (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills preferred
Pharm Tech experience preferred
Overall knowledge base of medication preferred

Responsibilities

Provide complete and accurate information for each medication (drug name, dose, route, frequency, indication and date/time last dose was taken)
Utilize available resources for medication history collection including but not limited to: patient/family interview, medication lists, outside facility medication administration records, outpatient pharmacy records, and physician office records
Verify and update patient allergies, adverse drug reactions and preferred pharmacy in the electronic medical record
Correctly and completely documents updates made to the medication history in the electronic medical record
Discusses any questions or issues that arise during the medication history process with a pharmacist
Ability to learn electronic medical record and virtual platform
Utilize effective listening and communication skills patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
Demonstrate professionalism and communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, family members and others outside the hospital to gather medication history information
Display initiative to solve problems
Under the supervision of pharmacists, will work directly with patients and serve as one of the first points of contact for a newly admitted patient within Saint Luke’s Health System.