Medication Historian - Pharmacy Services - Certified Pharmacy Tech (Mount Carmel Grove City)

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Description :

Description :

At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart.

We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.

Our Medication Historian colleagues support our mission in a variety of ways. Their compassion and commitment to collaborative excellence positively impacts our patients and the communities we serve.

This is what truly sets Mount Carmel apart. In return, Mount Carmel provides excellent learning and growth opportunities, excellent benefits and opportunities to succeed.

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see.

For example : demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Relationship-based Care : Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
• For patient care providers) Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
• 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.
• Enters obtained information into appropriate application / system.
• 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.
• Demonstrates responsibility and acts independently, in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist / nurse / prescriber.
• Responsive and respectful to concerns from other members of the care team, including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and others.
• Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance including troubleshooting and repair, preventative equipment maintenance, equipment calibration and certification, and maintaining user access.
• Trains other pharmacy medication historians (when applicable).
• Prioritizes work on a daily basis.
• Completes special projects as assigned by manager.

Other Job Responsibilities

• May work with inpatient nursing staff, pre-admission testing, surgery, or procedural areas to obtain accurate medication history.
• Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Discovering opportunities, support and excellence all while making a real difference in patients’ lives begins at Mount Carmel.

Find a new beginning and advance your career with us.

Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 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.
• Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratio, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).
• Basic knowledge of computers with demonstrated keyboard skills
• Ability to relate to other people and work well in a group environment
• Ability to interact efficiently with patients and families while also demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when gathering required medication information.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.