E.D. Medical History Tech - Pharmacy , per diem Job Listing at Thompson Health in Canandaigua, NY (Job ID 4b1011db-d35d-4ebe-a141-e086ef34e95b)

Description

Per diem: Days/Evenings/Weekends/Holidays

Do you have experience as Pharmacy Tech or have knowledge related to medications & electronic medical record databases? We have a rewarding position available in the Thompson Health Emergency Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the nonprofessional aspects of collecting & inputting pre-hospital medication data into the electronic record.
• This may be done using various methods and tools including, but not limited to interviewing patients, calling pharmacies, communicating with physician office practices, and electronic medical records/databases.
• All medication-associated duties are performed under the supervision of licensed personnel (nurses, pharmacists). 

Requires:

• Skill in daily communication including effectively gathering and disseminating information.
• Flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.
• Working knowledge of the Hospital's Information System.
• Providing customer service and support in a manner consistent with the health system's goals and expectations.
• Actively guarding the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.
• Living the CARES values at all times.

Education:

• High School education with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Associate Degree preferred.

Experience: 

• Prior history and knowledge of medication nomenclature (ie. pharmacy technician) preferred

Complexity of Duties: 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families and other health care professionals
• Must be able to navigate multiple health information systems (Paragon, Medent, T System) Organization Impact:
• The ED Medication History Technician will facilitate safe and timely admission of patients by entering home medication information into the health information system and communicating with ED staff and admitting providers to allow them the ability to make medication reconciliation decisions upon admission.

Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply