Primary Location
: Connecticut-Manchester-MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)
Job
: Pharmacy
Organization
: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Job Posting
: Feb 24, 2026
Pharmacy Medication History Technician - (26153596)
Description
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
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.
The Pharmacy Medication History Technician is responsible for accurately collecting and entering current patient medications into the hospital information system. This is utilized by the physicians and providers responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the hospital.
- Effectively communicates with patients, families, and/or caregivers to perform a patient medication history and construct a pre-admission medication list.
- Communication includes patient interviews and review of internal and external systems with relevant information.
- Relays any outstanding transition of care issues to the pharmacist and/or physician.
- Reconciles and documents the most accurate medication history.
- Documents accurately and completely in the medical record.
- Consults with Pharmacist for any questions before documentation.
- Contacts the patient’s outside pharmacy or physician to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Handles patients’ own medications to ensure they are secured and documented.
- Performs other duties as assigned in the pharmacy for times of minimal activity.
- Utilizes time in most effective and productive manner and completes tasks at the prescribed time.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
- Perform assigned responsibilities according to department policies, procedures, standards and regulations within stated time frames.
- May be asked to perform Pharmacy Technician duties to meet department needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must have a CT Pharmacy Technician License or be license eligible and have completed and be Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certified, OR;
- must complete certification within 12 months of employment, OR;
- If enrolled in a university pharmacy program, must have a CT Pharmacy Intern Registration or complete registration within 12 months of employment.
- Previous Pharmacy Technician experience is desirable but not required.
- Must be a Pharmacy Tech II or working toward that level.
- Prior Medication History Technician Preferred.
- Retail Experience Preferred.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Regular
Standard Hours Per Week: 8
Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours)
Shift Details: Weekend shifts, schedule can vary. Need is Friday evenings, but can change.
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