Medication Reconciliation Tech - Pharmacy

Penn State Health • Lancaster, PA

314d

About The Position

As an integral member of the pharmacy team and under the supervision of a pharmacist, the medication reconciliation technician is responsible for working with newly admitted patients in the emergency department to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers. They will use this to determine medication orders during hospital admission and upon discharge from the hospital. Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, metric systems, and computer systems is necessary, in addition to excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, staff, and outside providers. The medication reconciliation technician may provide services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be following laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician certification or currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years of medication history or pharmacy experience preferred, including hospital and community experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with newly admitted patients in the emergency department to obtain and document an accurate medication list.
• Help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors.
• Enter medication information into the electronic health record for use by physicians and other health care providers.
• Assist in determining medication orders during hospital admission and upon discharge.
• Provide services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED