What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Scribe position at M Health Fairview?
Overview
Fairview is looking for a Medication Scribe to join our ED team at our University of MN Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Job Summary: The Medication Scribe 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:
- 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period)
- day shift
- every other weekend
About the location:
The emergency department at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank is part of our flagship medical center campus along the Mississippi River. Located in Minneapolis, we serve many adults and children in the city and nearby communities who need care for an immediate or critical health concern. Our emergency department is also conveniently located near M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and other M Health Fairview medical buildings on the west bank campus.
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
Additional Requirements:
If hired without 2 years of healthcare experience or medication history education/training completion of a PTCB-Recognized Medication History Education/Training Program may be required within 6 months of hire.
Compensation
$23.15 -$32.69 / Hourly
Salary : $23 - $33
