Medication History Technician (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to gather accurate medication histories from patients arriving at the Emergency Department and to support inpatient admissions with precise data entry. You will speak confidently with patients, families, doctors and nurses, maintain confidentiality, and use our computer system to document information.

One year of retail pharmacy experience or six months with medication histories is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of medical terminology and medication related terms.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting (1 year) or six months medication histories.

Responsibilities

• Gather accurate medication histories from patients arriving at the Emergency Department.
• Maintain confidential reports and enter data into the computer system.
• Speak confidently with patients, families, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology understanding

Job description

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail: variable shifts

Work where every moment matters.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Responsible for gathering accurate medication histories information from patients arriving at the Emergency Department, this information is done by interviewing patient/family/significant other upon arrival to be admitted to the inpatient units. Completes various related administrative which alleviate pharmacist time. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, and speak confidently with patients/family, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Requires an appropriate level of understanding and training in medical terminology and medication related terms

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a pharmacy tech in a retail setting.


• Or, six month experience conducting medication histories and/or similar experiences

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection required by March 31st of each year.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.