Medication History Technician
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Position Summary
Full-Time
Evening Shift
$16.00 - $23.64
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.
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