About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Pharmacy Medical History Specialist
Position Summary:
Under supervision, provides assistance with obtaining a complete and accurate patient medication history for the medication reconciliation process. Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of patient medication histories for new patients. Plays a vital role in patient’s admissions.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of a nurse or pharmacist, performs a verification of the patient’s medication history and clarification of medication names, doses, frequencies and routes of administration.
- Conducts patient, family and/or caregiver interviews to obtain medication regimen information.
- Obtains inpatient medication history and inputs into medical record system for review.
- May contact primary care physician offices, pharmacy and using available software tools, complete medication history for new inpatients.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
- Current
state pharmacy technician license as required to practice in the state.
- High
school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1)
year of pharmacy technician or related experience.
·
Retail pharmacy experience.
Equal Opportunity
Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
