Ada - Medication History Technician

Find your calling at Mercy! This pharmacy technician role works in the patient care areas to interview patients and patient families to collect the medication history about the patient. Contact outside pharmacies and physician offices to gather patient specific medication history. This person will bring together the different data sets and medication lists into one comprehensive record for the prescribers and nurses to use in the care of the patient.

This person performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, vision, values and Mercy Service Standards.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Licensure:
  Must be eligible for state pharmacy technician registration in local state.
• Experience:
  
  One or more years of pharmacy experience or relevant medication and patient handling experience.
• Additional community/retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  Eligible for PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of start.
• Other:
  Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Verbal and non-verbal abilities and proficiency are required to express ideas and views effectively.
  • Ability to relate to people, to win their confidence, and establish support.
  • Ability to plan, and organize activities of the department.
  • Mathematical and calculation ability for medication doses.
  • Familiarity with professional and technical aspects of pharmacy practice.
  • Ability to convey genuine care, warmth, and personal concern when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, and other employees.
  • Working knowledge of drug names, drug routes of administration, and doses for both legend and over the counter medications.
  • Ability to access hospital based and web based databases and software to collect and record data.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in health-related field
• Preferred Licensure: (not specified)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Acute care and retail community care preferred
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Medication History Collection Certificate preferred
• Preferred Other: (not specified)

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.