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Trinity Health

Medication Historian

Mason City, IA · On-site

This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy. B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing ...

Trinity Health

Medication Historian

Mason City, IA · On-site

This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy. B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing ...

Trinity Health

Medication Historian

Mason City, IA · On-site

This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy. B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing ...

Trinityhealth

Medication Historian

Mason City, IA · On-site

This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy. B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing ...

Perdue Farms

Operational Technology Data Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$113K - $135K/yr

... family-owned food and agricultural business. They are seeking an Operational Technology Data ... Responsibilities : • Administer, maintain, and optimize OT data historian systems (e.g., AVEVA PI ...

Donor Network West

Family Resource Coordinator

Modesto, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION The Family Resource Coordinator works with donor hospital personnel ... Completes the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with appropriate historian per DNW ...

Donor Network West

Family Resource Coordinator

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$26 - $33.25/hr

Completes the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with appropriate historian per DNWest ... Family Resource Coordinator I * Must complete onboarding process and be a FRC I for a minimum of 12 ...

Donor Network West

Family Resource Coordinator

Modesto, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION The Family Resource Coordinator works with donor hospital personnel ... Completes the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) with appropriate historian per DNW ...

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Medication Historian

Trinity Health

Mason City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Trinity Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

570th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts

What you will do:

A. Obtains an accurate and complete admission medication list via a face-to-face interview with patients to include prescription, over the counter, and herbal products noting drug name, dose, frequency, compliance, and last dose taken. Also obtains and documents any known drug allergies and reactions. This may require collaboration with alternative information sources such as family, physician office, nursing home, or retail pharmacy.

B. Communicates effectively and uses advanced interviewing skills to conduct the medication history interview with patients in a manner that is professional and non-invasive.

C. Problem solves and applies critical thinking skills in obtaining admission medications lists for a wide variety of patient populations.

D. Applies advanced computer skills to gather information and document the patient's admission medication list.

E. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information

Qualifications:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. Must be a registered pharmacy technician or be eligible for technician/trainee registration in the State of Iowa. This must be completed prior to start of employment.

3. National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 6 months of employment.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status

Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Preferred:

Two or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician (retail preferred) or allied health professional, with knowledge of medications including brand/generic names, available dosages, frequencies and indication

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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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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Livonia, MI, US

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