Medication History Technician / Pharmacy Technician (7 on/7 off - Evening Shift)
About The Position
The Medication History Technician interviews patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication history and documents the information in the electronic health record. The role works with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units, and assists with other pharmacy activities as needed. The position is part-time, scheduled for 0.875 FTE (70 hours per pay period), with 10-hour evening shifts on a seven-days-on/seven-days-off rotation. The work is performed in a pharmacy and office environment. Duties can involve standing, lifting, walking, and mobility, as well as exposure to corrosive, poisonous, toxic, or hazardous agents and contact with soaps, cleaning agents, detergents, and chemicals. The specific qualifications vary according to the Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician level.
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.
- Good communication and interview skills.
- Comfort working with patients, families, and other 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 level, current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is required.
- For the Pharmacy Technician level, USP 797 and clean room training are required to compound sterile products.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience is highly recommended but not required.
- Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred for the Pharmacy Technician level.
- One year of hospital pharmacy experience is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician level.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician level, sterile and non-sterile compounding training and prior use of automated dispensing systems are recommended.
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, including childcare and eldercare assistance.
- 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
