Medication Reconciliation Technician - Pharmacy - 7 on/7 off
About The Position
The Pharmacy Medication History Tech is responsible for gathering, documenting, and verifying comprehensive medication histories for patients upon admission to healthcare facilities. The Pharmacy Medication History Tech will use a multitude of resources to gather patient medication information obtaining medication administration records to confirm accurate outpatient pharmaceutical regimens. This role performs services and functions within assigned areas where complex pharmaceutical processes require the utilization of advanced skills and knowledge beyond those routinely required across pharmacy technician roles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of previous hospital or retail pharmacy technician experience.
- In depth knowledge of generic and brand medication names and dosing for common illnesses.
- Knowledge of common disease processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with colleagues, providers, visitors and patients.
- Accurate and good attention to detail.
- PTCB certified/NYS registered pharmacy technician.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in a second language.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients, family members, and caregivers to obtain a complete and accurate history of prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and herbal remedies.
- Cross-references patient-reported information with pharmacy records, electronic health records (EHR), and other available data sources.
- Identifies discrepancies in medication histories and communicates them to the healthcare team for follow up and resolution.
- Accurately documents medication histories in the patient's EHR, ensuring all relevant details, such as dosage, frequency, and route of administration, are included.
- Problem solves complex problems and ensures that issues are escalated and closed as needed.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacies to clarify and verify medication details.
- Works closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of medication histories.
- Participates in initiatives to improve the medication reconciliation process and reduce medication errors.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and protocols for medication history gathering.
- As a member of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), strives to make patient safety a top priority and uses excellent customer service skills in all interactions.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
