7 off - Evening Shift)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The Medication History Technician interviews patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication histories and works with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units. The role documents medication history information in the electronic health record and assists with other pharmacy activities when needed. The position is listed as part-time at 0.875 FTE, or 70 hours per pay period, with a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule and 10-hour evening shifts. Qualifications and credential requirements vary by level. Pharmacy Technician applicants need a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission-approved pharmacy technician training program, and Washington State licensure. USP 797 and clean-room training are required to compound sterile products. Certified Pharmacy Technician applicants need a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PQAC-approved training program, Washington PQAC licensure, and current CPhT certification. Duties are performed in a pharmacy and office environment. The work may involve standing, lifting, walking, and mobility, as well as exposure to corrosive, poisonous, toxic, or hazardous agents and contact with soaps, detergents, cleaning agents, and chemicals. The employer describes a values-based work environment with visible leaders and offers benefits including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement-plan matching, retirement savings plans, an Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support, free parking, and ORCA transit passes.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission-approved pharmacy technician training program.
Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission licensure.
USP 797 and clean-room training to compound sterile products, for the Pharmacy Technician qualification.
Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification, for the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Nice To Haves

Retail pharmacy experience is highly recommended but not required.
Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred for the Pharmacy Technician qualification.
One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician qualification.
Sterile-compounding and non-sterile-compounding training are 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 when needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month; many Overlake services are 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 needs including childcare and eldercare.
Free parking and ORCA transit passes.

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