Medication History Technician

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This recruitment is open until filled.

Benefits
: relocation assistance, 30 days of housing. Contact Human Resources at  for details.

Pay Information
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• Medication History Technician 1 starts at $22.45 per hour.
• Medication History Technician 2 starts at $26.56 per hour.

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician obtains medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department and other departments. The medication history information is obtained from the patient directly, patient’s family, hospital records, retail pharmacy, or physician office. The technician enters the data into the electronic patient database; communicates completion to physician, nursing, and pharmacy staff;

performs all duties in Pharmacy Tech 2 position; and assists higher levels with projects as assigned. The position also includes general Pharmacy Technician work: aseptic IV preparation, proper storage, distribution, packaging, labeling, record keeping, and monitoring and reconciling hospital vaccine use and medication usage reports.

• Obtain medication histories for admitted patients.
• Enter data into electronic database.
• Communicate completion to staff.
• Perform all duties of Pharmacy Tech 2.

• Same responsibilities as Tech 1 but also responsible for quality of medication history data.
• Assist with advanced pharmacy projects requiring advanced knowledge.
• Provide orientation, training, and support to Pharm Tech 1, 2, and 3 related to Medication History tasks.
• Perform Pharmacy Technician 2 functions when required.

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Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) months as a BRH Pharmacy Technician 1 or equivalent at a medical center, clinic, or hospital.
• Substitutions:
  One (1) year of retail experience in a Pharmacy that included documenting medication history or performing medication history research may substitute for the required experience.
• License:
  Valid State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification:
  Pharmacy Technician at time of appointment (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board). Must obtain a Medication History Certification within one year of hire.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of Medication History Technician experience at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
• Substitutions:
  An Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certificate may substitute for the required experience; or Three (3) years of Pharmacy Technician experience that included medication history technician tasks may substitute.
• License:
  Valid State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification:
  Pharmacy Technician at time of appointment;
  Medication History Certification at time of appointment.

• All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.