Certified Pharmacy Technician- Medication Reconciliation
About The Position
Your Job: The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred Computer skills preferred, but not required Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital Your Job Responsibilities Reviewing and updating patients' medication records, ensuring they are accurate and up to date Collecting and organizing patients' medication histories Identifying discrepancies between medication orders and actual usage Consulting with healthcare professionals to clarify any discrepancies and make necessary changes Explaining medication instructions and any changes to patients or their caregivers Assisting in the transition of care by ensuring that medication lists are accurate during admission and transfer Supporting the pharmacist to ensure prescriptions are filled correctly Documenting interventions and outcomes of the medication reconciliation process Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License
- Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred
- Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
- Computer skills preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and updating patients' medication records, ensuring they are accurate and up to date
- Collecting and organizing patients' medication histories
- Identifying discrepancies between medication orders and actual usage
- Consulting with healthcare professionals to clarify any discrepancies and make necessary changes
- Explaining medication instructions and any changes to patients or their caregivers
- Assisting in the transition of care by ensuring that medication lists are accurate during admission and transfer
- Supporting the pharmacist to ensure prescriptions are filled correctly
- Documenting interventions and outcomes of the medication reconciliation process
- Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
