Medication History Technician (Per diem)
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. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department Pharmacist the Medication History Technician (MHT) will perform medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews for patients arriving in the Emergency Department to be admitted to the inpatient units. The role requires an appropriate level of understanding and training in medical terminology and medication related terms. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
- Current State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration.
- 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in a retail setting or equivalent experience.
- Strong Computer skills.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system.
- Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Retail experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- perform medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews
- maintain confidential reports
- enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system
- speak confidently with patients/family, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
