Serves a vital role in patient care and safety by interviewing patients/caregivers to obtain medication histories for patients at the point of admission, thus requiring the technician’s presence in the emergency departments, inpatient units, and/or in pre-surgery areas.  Medication history documentation is reviewed by the pharmacist, and providers use the medication history collected to determine which medications should be stopped, continued, or changed during the inpatient stay.

 

Uses conversational, open-ended interviewing techniques when interacting with patients; changes tasks quickly in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment; and shares local resources with nursing staff.  The successful pharmacy technician is also detail-oriented and documents his/her work accurately in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).  Ideal candidates for this position have excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills; a strong familiarity with common brand/generic drug names and available dosage forms; and are self-driven with a desire to provide face-to-face patient care every day.  Additionally, candidates should enjoy interacting with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other professionals routinely as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

 

Education/Skills: High school diploma or GED required. Proficiency in use of computer applications/technology required.

Experience: Retail or other customer-facing pharmacy experience preferred.  Data entry experience preferred.

Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician (currently, or within 30 days after hire), and registration must be “active” in good standing.

Certification: Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) upon hire, or within the defined timeframe after hire.  Failure to successfully obtain national certification by the deadline will result in termination of employment.

 

 

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Proficiency in basic math applications and analyses required.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named \"One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.\" From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

 

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-homeBenefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefitsEducation & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/educationLife In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al