Medication History Specialist
Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam
Location: Marshfield Wisconsin
Time: 5 months ago
JOB SUMMARY
The Medication History Specialist (MHS) improves medication safety for patients by assisting the pharmacist to compile up to date medication lists for patients being admitted to the hospital. Well rounded knowledge of medications is required with the ability to utilize drug information databases to obtain the necessary medication information. The MHS must possess excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities. The ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential.
WORK SHIFT:
7/70 PMs;1:30 pm - 12:00 am
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Pharmacy Technician program, or currently enrolled.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Three years’ of pharmacy tech experience, Certified Medical Assistant work, Certified Nursing Assistant work experience, or other related job experience.
Preferred/Optional: Motivational interviewing techniques and community pharmacy experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician certification awarded by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMS) certification awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT) for Medical Assistants or Certified Nursing Assistant certification obtained by completing required training courses and successful completion of nurse aide competency examination within 6 months of hire, or Registered Nurse with current State of Wisconsin License or Nurse Compact License. Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure or an application for pharmacy technician registration or licensure will be accepted if it is in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration/licensure must be obtained within 6 months. Registration/licensure must remain in good standing and current.
*Security Health Plan employees do not have this minimum requirement.
Preferred/Optional: None
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. .
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Us
When given the tools needed to excel, great things happen: connection with colleagues, recognition in the community, better care for our patients. All this is available with affordable living rich in leisure. Welcome to Marshfield Clinic Health System. Where career meets community.
Benefit Eligibility Detail
Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.
Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.
Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.
Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process.
Equity and Inclusion Statement
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve.
