Medication Reconciliation Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Reconciliation Technician provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist. Responsible for collecting accurate home medications lists for all inpatients. Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems, fills medication carts on a daily basis, prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department, and repackages bulk medications. The technician also collects accurate home medications lists for all inpatients and delivers medication to the proper patient care areas in an accurate and timely manner and within established guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy, upon hire or within 90 days of employment in position per state guidelines or be actively enrolled in a College of Pharmacy
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred
• Three years hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems
• Fills medication carts on a daily basis
• Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department
• Repackages bulk medications
• Collects accurate home medications lists for all inpatients
• Deliver medication to the proper patient care areas in an accurate and timely manner and within established guidelines

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED