**Overview** CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities **Responsibilities** Full Time The schedule is five, 8 hour shifts per week and the shifts vary rotating from a 7 am start time to as late as a 4 pm start time With an every other weekend requirement The Pharmacy Technician Medication History Specialist is responsible for the collection and documentation of a patient’s allergies and a current accurate medication history. The Medication History Specialist obtains medication information through patient interviews review of prescription claim and Controlled Substance Monitoring Databases applies pharmaceutical knowledge to the information retrieved and follows up with prescribers and pharmacies to create an accurate medication history. As a bedside clinician the Medication History Specialist assists nurses pharmacists and physicians with medication needs in the ED and other duties within the scope of practice such as obtaining emergent medications in addition to medication history responsibilities. 1. Collects and documents a patient’s allergies and a current accurate medication history 2. During medication history collection identifies prescription non-prescription (OTC) herbals implantable devices/pumps and any illegal substances 3. Clarifies incomplete or inaccurate information with the dispensing pharmacy the provider who wrote the prescription utilizing Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and Drug Claim databases (SureScripts DrFirst etc.) 4. Enters validated medication history information into the patient’s electronic medical record/patient chart in accordance with established procedures 5. Utilizes software to Identify and follow up on any missed medication histories or patients with follow-up needs 6. Meets or exceeds Memorial’s quality control standards for accuracy and productivity based on completed medication histories. Consults with clinical pharmacists on any unresolved issues or those requiring a pharmacist’s clinical judgment 7. Assists nurses pharmacists and physicians with medication needs in the ED and other duties within the scope of their practice such as obtaining emergent medications 8. Performs all duties of pharmacy technician 9. Other duties as assigned by management **Qualifications** + Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and an Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience ● Biennial Completion of 20 hours of ACPE-certified pharmacy technician specific training ● Successful completion of medication history and patient interview training program TN Board of Pharmacy Technician License. Licensure must be received within 90 days from the first day of employment ● National Certification. **Pay Range** $18.50 - $25.21 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.