Medication History Technician

Hartford Healthcare•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital. Responsible for gathering accurate medication histories information from patients arriving at the Emergency Department, this information is done by interviewing patient/family/significant other upon arrival to be admitted to the inpatient units. Completes various related administrative which alleviate pharmacist time. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, and speak confidently with patients/family, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires an appropriate level of understanding and training in medical terminology and medication related terms
One (1) year of experience as a pharmacy tech in a retail setting.
Or, six month experience conducting medication histories and/or similar experiences
Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection required by March 31st of each year.

Responsibilities

Gathering accurate medication histories information from patients arriving at the Emergency Department
Interviewing patient/family/significant other upon arrival to be admitted to the inpatient units
Completes various related administrative which alleviate pharmacist time
Maintain confidential reports
Enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system
Speak confidently with patients/family, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals