Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Medication History Tech to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team!

Employment Type:

Part Time

Shift:

Part Time, 12 hours/wk, 2 overnight shifts every other weekend, from 7:00 pm - 7:30 am.

Summary:

The primary job responsibility for the Medication History Pharmacy Technician is to obtain and document in the electronic order management system in a timely manner, the medication and allergy histories for patients admitted to inpatient status through the emergency department. This information will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans, and will provide the basis for medication orders during and following the hospital stay. The Medication History Technician must communicate effectively and courteously with patients and health care providers, using interview skills, listening techniques, medication knowledge, and available resources to develop a complete and accurate electronic list of medications and allergies for each patient. Medication History Technicians will also be responsible for performing other specialty functions, including but not limited to workload evaluation, position justification, continuing quality improvement, or other assignments in support of hospital and pharmacy operations, as assigned.

This pharmacy technician is responsible for conducting medication histories for patients admitted to the medical center through the Emergency Department and compiling the information in the electronic health record. This involves direct patient interaction as well as communicating with family members, physician offices, and retail pharmacies. The ideal candidate should have retail pharmacy experience and knowledge of brand and generic medications. The successful candidate should also possess good communication skills, including the ability to interact successfully with patients, family members, pharmacists, nurses, and all other colleagues. Ability to promote teamwork is essential.

Requirements:

• Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) certificationwithin one year of hire or PA Registered Pharmacy Intern enrolled in Pharmacy school.

• High School Graduate/Equivalent

• Technical School/1 Year College and 2-4 years experience preferred

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Retirement Savings Program

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran