Job Description:

STARTING RATE: $17.57 (WITHOUT EXPERIENCE)# # THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RELOCATION STIPEND IF MOVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM # JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for collection of the current home medication list of patients admitted to Blessing Hospital. This list of medications would include prescription medications and nonprescription (over the counter) medications currently administered to the patient in the non-hospital setting. The Data Clerk will gather this medication information from: Interview of the patient and/or significant other The patient#s home medication list Home medications in the possession of the patient Long term care medication administration record Physician clinic list Retail pharmacies, as available. The Data Clerk will document the list of current medications and work with the pharmacist to complete an initial review. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Course. Computer skills are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Pharmacology education or pharmacy experience preferred. Excellent typing skills are preferred. License/Certifications/Special Requirements: Illinois registration as a Pharmacy Technician Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent unless exempted by the state of Illinois due to Grandfathering Pay Status: NON-EXEMPT HOURLY EEO Statement:# Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System#s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. IND4