Medication History Technician
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Position Summary
Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
Performs specialty functions in support of medication reconciliation. Obtains a current medication list for admitted patients through in-person interviews. Performs second sourcing by collecting medication list and verifying this with a second source.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Conducts scripted interviews with patients admitted to the hospital.
- Obtains the patient’s most accurate and current home medication list, including prescription and non-prescription medications.
- Obtains the patient’s medication allergy history.
- Resolves home medication list discrepancies with an in-patient hospital pharmacist and/or an MMC approved second source of information.
- Accurately documents the home medication list and allergy information in the Cerner Health Information System.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Required Experience
Education:
- High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of six months experience in healthcare preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to input data accurately and efficiently into the Cerner Health Information System.
- Effectively utilize drug information resources.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Ability to set priorities.
Springfield, IL
