Pharmacy Medication Historian Technician

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Medication Historian Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Pharmacy-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

C99958

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

12:00pm-8:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

***Sign in bonus for up to $2,500*** 

 

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

 

The Pharmacy Medication Historian Technician will provide technical assistance with collecting, clarifying, and documenting complete and accurate admission medication histories and patient drug benefit information into the electronic medical record. The position will clarify both medication and allergy related information through communication with providers, patients, patient family members, and pharmacies.

 

A caregiver in this position works varying hours/shifts. Working hours projected to fall between 11:30am - 9:30pm with possible variation. No weekends or holidays.

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Communicate directly with patients and caregivers while performing technical functions within the assigned work area to ensure timely and accurate procurement of prescriptions and documentation within the electronic medical record when required.  

• Identify potential medication-related access problems and work with patients and the multi-disciplinary team to solve these problems in an efficient and patient-centered manner. 

• Coordinate education, bedside medication delivery, and medication payment. 

• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a seamless medication-related procurement process for patients. 

• Work with the pharmacy leadership teams to identify areas of opportunity for improved patient experience.  

• Assist manager in creating, implementing and monitoring quality control programs in assigned area. 

• Conduct third party prior authorization requests when needed. 

• Monitor program performance, including patient volumes served and patient experience indicators, serving as a valued resource to identify discharge prescription coverage issues and assist in their resolution. 

• Complete medication histories or other transitional care activities as assigned per location. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED  

• Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program  

• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Ph