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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.

Position Purpose:

Pharmacy Medication Historian assists with compiling an accurate and complete patient medication history. Interviews patients and uses a standardized tool to record all patient medication information including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, dietary and herbal supplements. Works with patients/family members to maintain updated medication lists, communicates pertinent findings to appropriate care team members, and identifies and facilitates correction of medication discrepancies.

What you will do:

+ Gathers information about the patient's medications from family or directly from the patient in the Emergency Room or inpatient settings.

+ Compiles a complete list of patient's medications, including name, dosage, frequency, route and compliance history, OTC, and herbal supplements.

+ Collects information on patient's drug allergies and reactions.

+ Enters obtained information into appropriate application/system.

+ Communicates with physician offices, retail pharmacies, or other sources to verify medications as needed.

+ Compares medication list to indications and medical history if available.

+ Identify medication discrepancies and facilitate correction or escalation to pharmacists for follow-up, if needed.

+ Demonstrates responsibility and acts independently, in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist/nurse/prescriber.

+ Responsive and respectful to concerns from other members of the care team, including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and others.

Minimum qualifications

+ Education: High school graduation or equivalent

+ Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification and active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy or active Pharmacy Intern License

+ Experience: 1-3 years of outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

+ Demonstrates familiarity with drug names and indications, at hire or within ninety days of hire

+ Ability to interact efficiently with patients and families while also demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when gathering required medication information.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

+ Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

+ Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

+ Generous paid time off programs.

+ Employee recognition programs.

+ Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

+ Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

+ Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

+ Employee Referral Rewards program.

+ Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

+ Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran