Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

MA Pharmacy Technician Registration Required

Position Purpose

 The Medication History Technician (MHT) will perform medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews for patients arriving via 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 as well as regular communication with admitting providers and nursing staff in the Emergency Department.

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, or as requested

• Utilize the hospital’s electronic health record system to document the patient’s current medication list into the electronic medical record

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

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system 

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

• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F primarily days but some evening rotation, shift differential will apply

• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

 

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

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.