Certified Medication Technician jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Description

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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department Pharmacist the Medication History Technician (MHT) will perform medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews for patients arriving in 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. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, and speak confidently with patients/family, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.

License and Certification:

• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Current State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in a retail setting or equivalent experience.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and metrics system.
• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.

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