Medication History Technician

Min

USD $16.00/Hr.

Max

USD $23.64/Hr.

Overview

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. 

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.