What are the responsibilities and job description for the 770 Medication Scribe - Evening position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview is looking for a 7/70 Medication Scribe to join our ED team at our St John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.
Job Summary:
The 7/70 Medication Scribe – Evening position is responsible for gathering and documenting patient medication information into the electronic health records system, as well as assisting with related administrative tasks to increase efficiency and productivity of care team and satisfaction of patients.
Schedule:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
- evening shift
- every other weekend
- 7 days on, 7 days off
About the location:
For families and individuals living in the northeast Twin Cities metro area, the emergency department at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital is a convenient option when you need care for an immediate or critical health concern. Located in Maplewood, we serve many communities in the area, including Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and North St. Paul.
Our emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and medical staff are experienced treating adults and children with any type of injury or emergency medical need. If you should need to stay at the hospital, St. John’s offers a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services in a warm, inviting atmosphere on a 32-acre campus in a suburban environment. Our doctors and staff will provide you with compassionate care while using innovative treatments and the latest technology.
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Expectations:
- Prepare current patient-specific medication list in accordance with department processes and procedures. This includes gathering patient medication and allergy information utilizing patients, their families, pharmacies, and other care facility records to provide an accurate home and prescribed medication and allergy list.
- Clarify obvious drug problems in the medication regimen.
- Effectively triage patients to provide an accurate medication list available for physician review, using all communication options available including e-mail, fax and direct patient or provider contact.
- Enter medications and allergies into patients’ profiles as appropriate.
- Performs other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Experience
- 1-2 years of healthcare experience and/or equivalent educational experience.
Preferred
Education
- Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree
Experience
- 2 years of experience working as an LPN, CMA, CNA and/or TMA and/or in a pharmacy environment.
- At least 6 months experience conducting medication histories and/or similar experience of patient-focused communication.
License/Certification/Registration
- LPN, CMA, CNA or TMA or Certified Pharmacy Technician
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
