ED Medical History Tech - Pharmacy , per diem

Do you have experience as Pharmacy Tech or have knowledge related to medications & electronic medical record databases? We have a rewarding position available in the Thompson Health Emergency Department.

Schedule: Per Diem, variable day and evening hours- largest need is weekends & holidays.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the nonprofessional aspects of collecting and inputting pre-hospital medication data into the electronic record.
• This may be done using various methods and tools including, but not limited to interviewing patients, calling pharmacies, communicating with physician office practices, and electronic medical records/databases.
• All medication-associated duties are performed under the supervision of licensed personnel (nurses, pharmacists). 

Requirements:

• High School education required with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Skill in daily communication including effectively gathering and disseminating information.
• Flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.
• Providing customer service and support in a manner consistent with the health system’s goals and expectations.
• Actively guarding the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.
• Prior history and knowledge of medication nomenclature (ie. pharmacy technician) preferred
• Living the CARES values at all times.

Complexity of Duties: 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families and other health care professionals
• Must be able to navigate multiple health information systems (Paragon, Medent, T System) Organization Impact:
• The ED Medication History Technician will facilitate safe and timely admission of patients by entering home medication information into the health information system and communicating with ED staff and admitting providers to allow them the ability to make medication reconciliation decisions upon admission.

Pay Range: $19.08 - $21.00 plus shift differentials

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Salary : $19 - $21