Medication History Pharmacy Technician

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

7d•$29 - $47

About The Position

The Medication History Pharmacy Technician (MHT) accurately obtains and enters patients’ current medications and allergies into the hospital’s electronic medical record for use by physicians admitting and discharging patients. The MHT relays or escalates medication-related issues they cannot address to a pharmacist and/or physician. The position also performs limited medication management and distribution duties. The role requires interaction with patients presenting with acute illness, including in the emergency department, and calls for competence and compassion when handling difficult patient and family situations in an acute care setting. VHC Health describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility requirements, as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits. The organization states that it is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. Compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, training, experience, skill level, applicable shift differentials, internal equity, and market conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of retail or hospital pharmacy experience.
One year of computer experience.
Virginia Department of Health Professions license as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, including brand and generic names, uses, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms.
Excellent computer skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to handle difficult patient and family situations in an acute care setting, including the emergency department.
Ability to interact competently and compassionately with patients presenting with acute illness.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain patients’ current medication and allergy information.
Enter current medication and allergy information into the hospital’s electronic medical record for physicians involved in patient admission and discharge.
Relay or escalate medication-related issues that cannot be addressed to a pharmacist and/or physician.
Perform limited medication management and distribution duties.
Interact competently and compassionately with patients presenting with acute illness, including in the emergency department.
Handle difficult patient and family situations commonly encountered in acute care.