Medication History Pharmacy Technician (PRN)

Purpose & Scope

The medication history technician (MHT) is responsible for accurately obtaining and entering current patient medications and allergies into the hospital's electronic medical record for utilization by the physicians responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the hospital. The MHT is also responsible for relaying or escalating any medication related issues that they cannot address to the pharmacist and/or physician. This position also performs limited medication management and distribution duties.

About the Role

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of retail or hospital pharmacy experience, and one year of computer experience. A license as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required, along with certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Qualifications

• Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is required.
• Must have excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals.
• Must be able to handle difficult patient and family situations commonly seen in the acute care setting, including ED.
• Must directly interact with patients presenting with acute illness, with competence and compassion.

Skills

Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is required. Must have excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals. Must be able to handle difficult patient and family situations commonly seen in the acute care setting, including ED. Must directly interact with patients presenting with acute illness, with competence and compassion.

Benefits

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

Pay

The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

Schedule

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.