Status: Part Time  

Shift: Variable (40 hours per pay period) 

Basic Summary: 

Performs specialty functions in support of medication reconciliation. Obtains the medication history of patients by doing in-person interviews with admission through the Emergency Department. Performs second sourcing by collecting medication list and verifying this with a second source.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Position Requirements: 

• High School Graduate or equivalent required

• Possesses a current State of Illinois Technician license or is able to obtain such license within 60 days of employment. Applicants may not begin work without proof of licensure application, either electronic (Web) verification or hard copy of application.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board-(PTCB) except for:

  • Pharmacy technicians who obtained initial licensure prior to January 1, 2008.
  • Pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail/community pharmacy practice or 5 years hospital pharmacy experience required. Current enrollment in the final year of a Doctorate of Pharmacy program would be considered in lieu of pharmacy experience.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of brand and generic medication names, common doses and dosage forms, and common administration frequencies.

• Ability to accurately and efficiently input data into the Cerner Health Information System.

• Effectively utilize drug information resources.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information

• Ability to set priorities

Required Skills Required Experience