Medication History Technician / Pharmacy Technician (7 Days On/7 Days Off - Day Shift)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; United States; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 69.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Low-premium health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan matching

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for the ED to accurately collect medication histories from patients, families, or caregivers. You will document in the electronic health record and support pharmacists, nurses, and physicians across the emergency department and inpatient units.

We value strong communication, correct medication knowledge, and safe handling of hazardous agents.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Pharmacy Technician credential and licensure in Washington.
• PQAC-approved training and CPhT certification are required or preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, USP 797 training is required for sterile compounding.

Aufgaben

• Interviews patients, families, or caregivers to gather medication history.
• Documents medication history in the electronic health record.
• Assists pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in ED and hospital units.
• Duties include standing, lifting, and safe handling of hazardous agents.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interviews with patients/families

Medication knowledge

EHR navigation

Retail pharmacy experience (preferred)

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

PQAC-approved technician training

Washington State PQAC licensure

CPhT certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Automated dispensing systems

Sterile compounding equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

Hourly $30.85 - $49.97

Position Overview:

Interviews patients, family, or caregivers to gather current medication history Works with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units. Documents medication history information in the electronic health record Assists with other activities in the pharmacy when needed

Skills Needed:

• Good communication and interview skills
• Must be comfortable working with patients, families, and other health care professionals in a busy ED environment
• Good knowledge of common medication names, doses, and frequencies
• Able to efficiently navigate and update electronic health records
• Retail pharmacy experience highly recommended but not required

Part Time / Day Shift

0.875 FTE / 70 hours per pay period 7 Days On / 7 Days Off 10-hour shifts

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Technician
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Requires completion of Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission approved pharmacy technician training program.
• Licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission required.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• USP 797 and clean room training required to compound sterile products

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities are performed in a pharmacy and office environment. Responsibilities are performed in a pharmacy environment and include standing lifting, walking, ability to be mobile, exposure to corrosives, poisonous and toxic (hazardous chemo and non-chemo) agents, and contact with soaps, cleaning agents, and chemicals.

Certified Pharmacy Technician and Additional Requirements

Certified Pharmacy Technician High School diploma or GED required. Requires completion of a Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) approved pharmacy technician training program. Licensure by the Washington PQAC required. Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required. One-year experience in a hospital pharmacy setting recommended. Sterile compounding and non-sterile compounding training recommended. Prior use of automated dispensing systems recommended. Duties and responsibilities are performed in a pharmacy and office environment. Responsibilities include standing, lifting, walking, ability to be mobile, exposure to corrosives, poisonous and hazardous agents (e.g. chemotherapy, antibiotics) and contact with soaps, detergents, and chemicals.

Why join Overlake?

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]

About Overlake Medical Center

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally.

Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities.

To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions. Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement

After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.