Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician, Part-time, Variable Shifts

Adventist Health • Sonora, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Part-time, 24 hours/week, 8 hour shifts. This position primary works either 10am or 4pm start times, though flexibility for other shifts, and weekends are required.
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Obtains medication histories from patients and assists with reconciliation of home medications with medications prescribed during their hospitalization. At discharge, identifies and communicates medication discrepancies to prescribers for reconciliation. Performs tasks that are most often standard and structured.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Required
• State Pharmacy Technician (PTC) or CPHT or Pharmacy Tech-NHA (CPHT-NHA): Required

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient’s physicians to reconcile discrepancies between home medications and medications prescribed during the inpatient stay.
• Provides assistance with medication reconciliation at discharge for high risk patients by identifying and communicating medication discrepancies to prescribers for resolution.
• Generates and analyzes quantitative data on the effectiveness of medication reconciliation for analysis of regulatory compliance, clinical and economic outcomes.
• Assists pharmacy staff as requested under the direction of the senior technician, lead technician or director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees