Medication History Technician / Pharmacy Technician (7 Days On/7 Days Off - Day Shift)
About The Position
The Medication History Technician interviews patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication history and works with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units. The role documents medication history in the electronic health record and assists with other pharmacy activities as needed. This is a part-time, day-shift position scheduled for 0.875 FTE (70 hours per pay period), working seven days on and seven days off in 10-hour shifts. The position is performed in a pharmacy and office environment. Depending on the qualification track, duties may include sterile-product compounding and exposure to corrosive, poisonous, toxic, or other hazardous agents, as well as soaps, cleaning agents, detergents, and chemicals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission-approved pharmacy technician training program.
- Licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is required.
- Good communication and interview skills.
- Comfort working with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in a busy emergency department environment.
- Good knowledge of common medication names, doses, and frequencies.
- Ability to efficiently navigate and update electronic health records.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification: current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is required.
- For the Pharmacy Technician qualification: USP 797 and clean room training are required to compound sterile products.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience is highly recommended but not required.
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred for the Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- One year of hospital pharmacy experience is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Sterile-compounding and non-sterile-compounding training is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Prior use of automated dispensing systems is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication history.
- Work with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units.
- Document medication history information in the electronic health record.
- Assist with other pharmacy activities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- 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.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- Caregiver support program for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
