Position Purpose:
The 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 patients medications from family or directly from the patient in the Emergency Room or inpatient settings.
Compiles a complete list of patients medications including name dosage frequency route and compliance history OTC and herbal supplements.
Collects information on patients drug allergies and reactions.
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.
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
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Project management experience/Team project management experience
Effective Communication Skills
Willingness to meet and work one-on-one with patients.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of Americas Best State Employers.
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.
RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmels College of Nursing.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Employee Referral Rewards program.
Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if youre hired as an eligible colleague youll be able to see how much youve made every day and transfer your money any time before 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 Ohios largest undergraduate graduate and doctor of nursing programs. If youre 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.
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