Medication History Technician - Pharmacy

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Work Schedule: This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary.

The Medication History Technician is responsible for patient interviews and investigations resulting in a timely and accurate medication record for our patients.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Perform Patient Interviews to obtain accurate medication information.

Review Pharmacy, clinic and medical record data to validate medication information.

Accurate data entry into the medical record.

Communicate with Pharmacists on identified medication discrepancies.

Promote and educate on Pharmacy Discharge Medication Program

Schedule:

This is a casual/PRN position.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: A high school diploma or equivalent General Education Development (GED) may include specialized or vocational courses. 
• Preferred: Experience with medications or similar education (i.e. nursing/ pre-pharmacy etc.)

License/Certifications

• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician Registration and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification. 

Experience

• Required: One to Two years in position were medications are used and dispensed.
• Preferred: Two years Pharmacy Technician experience. 
• Preferred: Retail experience.
• Preferred: Previous pharmacy experience including prescription transcription duties. OR One year experience performing medication history interviews may be substituted for Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

• Required: Strong communication and computer skills.
• Preferred: Accurate work with careful attention to detail and persistence to get the job done right every time. Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms.
• Required: Possess the necessary interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Required: Must be able to write legibly, speak, and read English proficiently.
• Required: Must be able to operate computer, calculator, telephone, pager, and other related pharmacy equipment.
• Required: Cerner computer skills must be at an acceptable standard 4 weeks after starting position.  
• Required: Adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs. Set priorities and solve problems. Self-directed autonomous nature, resourceful, good interpersonal skills, self confident, self starter are expected abilities of this position. 

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; required to stoop, climb or lift light material (10 to 20 lbs.) or equipment. 
• Requires ability to handle stress; repetitive use of hands and fingers (use of computer keyboard); ability to work independently; ability to stand (50%) and sit (20%) and walk (30%) throughout shift-walking or standing for long periods of time (4 – 8 hours); ability to lift and carry moderate (e.g. 25 lbs) loads; stooping or kneeling (e.g. to pick up items from floor or on higher/lower shelves); must be able to operate equipment required to perform pharmacy department tasks

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.