Medication History Technician

Position Purpose

The Medication History Technician (MHT) will gather medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews for patients arriving via the Emergency Department to be admitted to our hospital. The technician will utilize the hospitals electronic health record system to document the patients current medication list.

What you will do

• Perform medication histories on patients admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Department

• Maintain regular communication with admitting providers Emergency Department nursing staff and Emergency Department provider staff

• Contribute to program optimization and provide feedback to Lead Medication History Technician and/or supervisor as needed

• Reviews over the counter drugs and herbals/supplements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required

• State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration required.

• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within one year of date of hire

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail setting or equivalent experience required

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs on rotating schedule to include weekends and some weekend evenings - pay differentials apply!

• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coveragestarting Day One!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive people-centered compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.