Medication History Technician: ED Intake Specialist

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40h rotating schedule

Health insurance from day one

Job summary

The Medication History Technician (MHT) at Trinity Health Of New England's Saint Francis Hospital gathers medication histories for patients arriving via the Emergency Department and being admitted. You will use the hospital's electronic health record system to document the current medication list and coordinate with ED staff.

This full-time, rotating schedule includes weekends and some weekend evenings with pay differentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within one year of date of hire.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail setting or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication histories on patients admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Department.
• Maintain regular communication with admitting providers, Emergency Department nursing staff and Emergency Department provider staff.
• Contribute to program optimization and provide feedback to Lead Medication History Technician and/or supervisor as needed.
• Reviews over the counter drugs and herbals/supplements.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Pharmaceutical terminology

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CT Pharmacy Technician Registration

PTCB certification

Job description

The Medication History Technician (MHT) at Trinity Health Of New England's Saint Francis Hospital gathers medication histories for patients arriving via the Emergency Department and being admitted. You will use the hospital's electronic health record system to document the current medication list and coordinate with ED staff.

This full-time, rotating schedule includes weekends and some weekend evenings with pay differentials.