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Manchester Memorial Hospital
Medication History Technician (Per Diem)
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$42,714 / year median in Connecticut
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Location Detail:
71 Haynes Street (10627)Shift Detail:
variable shifts Work where every moment matters. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Responsible for gathering accurate medication histories information from patients arriving at the Emergency Department, this information is done by interviewing patient/family/significant other upon arrival to be admitted to the inpatient units. Completes various related administrative which alleviate pharmacist time. 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- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires an appropriate level of understanding and training in medical terminology and medication related terms Experience
- One (1) year of experience as a pharmacy tech in a retail setting.
- Or, six month experience conducting medication histories and/or similar experiences Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection required by March 31st of each year.