Inpatient Pharmacy/Medication Reconciliation Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Inpatient Pharmacy/Medication Reconciliation Technician at a leading healthcare provider. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality of patient care by assisting Pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution, while also maintaining accurate patient records. The position requires strong critical thinking and communication skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that values patient-centric care and fosters professional growth, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 6 months pharmacy technician experience required.
• Current State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication.
• Perform medication history assessments for patients.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At UP Health System - Portage, providing an excellent patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality patient care, but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients at ease. We accomplish this by embodying a patient-centric culture while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.

An exciting opportunity for an Inpatient Pharmacy/Medication Reconciliation Technician is now available in our Inpatient Pharmacy. As a member of our dedicated Inpatient Pharmacy team, you will be responsible for assisting Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication, including intravenous preparations, maintaining inventory and patient records. Additionally, you will perform medication history assessments with patients and their families for the purpose of compiling an accurate and complete list of medications the patient was taking before admission to the hospital.

Required Skills

1. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
2. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.

Position Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of six months pharmacy technician experience required.
3. Previous retail pharmacy experience preferred.
4. Current State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician licensure required or Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician license applied for at hire with permanent state licensure required within 1 year of hire. PTCB exam date must be determined within 6 months of hire.
5. Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required.

Position Details

1. 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
2. Day shift.
3. Rotating weekends and holidays coverage.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.