Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Medication History Technician (Emergency Department), working under the supervision of a pharmacist or nurse, is responsible for accurately collecting a current and complete patient medication list (includes prescribed, OTC, dietary and herbal supplements) for physicians to utilize during the admission process. The pharmacy technician is responsible for relaying any issue or concern identified to a pharmacist/nurse/physician. Comprehensive knowledge of medications is required with the ability to utilize drug information databases to obtain the necessary medication information. The pharmacy technician must possess excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities. The ability to handle multiple assignments , work independently and collaborate with the healthcare team are essential. Limited medication distribution responsibilities are required.
The hours for this position are 11am-9pm 4 days per week and every other weekend.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Two years of experience in community/retail pharmacy, hospital or medication reconciliation is required.
3. Must possess the following skills: drug knowledge, computer skills (basic PC/keyboarding), pharmacy calculations, medical and medication terminology
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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