Pharmacy Technician - Medication Historian Tech - St. Luke's Health System
Boise, ID 83702
About the Job
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
As a Medication Historian Technician (MHT), you will join our Transitions of Care Pharmacy team and be a part of the growing trend of pharmacy technician specialists, leading the way to better patient health outcomes. Join a team that is highly respected and critical to health of our patients!
We are seeking several MHT's to work from our Virtual Care Center, located at the St. Luke's Plaza to connect with patients admitted at any of our medical centers in the Treasure Valley.
- Shifts are variable - currently 8-hour shifts, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (subject to change)
**SIGNING BONUS!!**
What You Can Expect
- Practice at the top of your license
- Expand your skill set and grow your pharmacy functionality
- Combine clinical pharmacy practice with advanced patient care processes
- Actively participate in staff meetings for the purpose of disseminating information and monitoring staff needs, concerns and suggestions
- Work independently with great accuracy and attention to detail
- Identify patients being admitted through the emergency department and other points of entry
- Gather information about patients' medications directly from the patient or their family in a manner that is professional, utilizing excellent patient interviewing skills
- Collect and compile a complete list of patient’s home medications including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements including drug name, dosage, frequency, reason for use and last dose taken
- Consistently provide superior service by responding to physician and staff consults and/or patient and family requests
- Input all medication history information into the electronic health record
- Keep record of all work processed for intervention tracking and reporting
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Idaho Pharmacy Technician License
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) + years' pharmacy technician experience
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
For more informtion, please contact Janet Littley at littleyj@slhs.org
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.