Pharmacy Advanced (Med History Tech) Technician at Swedish American – Rockford, Illinois

Pay Range: $18.63 - $25.16 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medication History Technician helps to optimize the medication history process and decrease the number of medication errors due to incomplete or inaccurate information. Also helps to improve medication safety by assisting pharmacists in collecting up to date medication lists for patients being admitted to the hospital. Also assists in optimizing patient outcomes through obtaining a complete medication history for patients admitted to the health system as well as updating and clarifying allergy information in patients' electronic health record.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High school education, or a GED; any advanced Pharmacy Technician education is a plus.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Candidate will hold a current Pharmacy Technician License in good standing with the State of Illinois or be license eligible. Candidates must obtain a certification through a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board by the second year after obtaining their original Pharmacy Tech license, with the exception of Pharmacy Students who are exempt since they will become pharmacists. This requirement shall follow the rules set by the IL Board of Pharmacy.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Hospital and Outpatient Pharmacy knowledge, including, drug name knowledge, dosage forms, and indication for use. Additional training in customer service skills, communication skills, and various software.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.