Pharmacy Technician Medical Reconciliation - Pharmacy

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

20h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician, Medication Reconciliation performs medication history assessments for new hospital admissions, gathering complete details for each medication, including drug, dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and the date and time of the last dose. The technician verifies patient allergy information and documents the substance, allergy category, and reaction description. They coordinate medication history assessments with the nursing team and accurately and promptly record medication and allergy information in the electronic medical record.

The role also includes precepting pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacists, and nurses on home medication interviews and documentation. In addition to these specialized duties, the employee functions as a licensed pharmacy technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of pharmacy technician experience, or one year of experience performing medication history interviews in place of pharmacy technician experience.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arkansas.
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or ability to obtain it within six months of the position start date.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for interacting with patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize work in a high-volume environment, and adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write legibly and speak and read English proficiently.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, telephone, pager, and other related pharmacy equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk for long periods (4–8 hours per shift), and occasionally bend, squat, and kneel.
• Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively and to finger, grasp, and feel objects.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds using proper body mechanics.
• Acuity to the five senses.
• Ability to handle stressful situations efficiently and with composure, work with numerous or constant interruptions, perform independent work, remain alert and work safely, and concentrate for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail pharmacy experience, including prescription transcription duties.
• Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history assessments for new hospital admissions.
• Gather complete medication details, including drug, dose, route, frequency, PRN indication, and date and time of the last dose.
• Verify patient allergy information and document the substance, allergy category, and reaction description.
• Coordinate medication history assessments with the nursing team.
• Document medication history and allergy information accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Precept pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacists, and nurses on home medication interviews and documentation.
• Perform duties as a licensed pharmacy technician.

What This Job Offers

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