MED REC FACILITATOR - 7 ON 7 OFF

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician for night shift (9p-7a) to independently obtain medication and allergy histories for patients admitted to the hospital.

You will interview patients and families, call local pharmacies, and input data into the system to aid physicians and care teams in planning treatment and discharge. The role includes assisting the inpatient pharmacy when time allows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed pharmacy technician in Arkansas or LPN license before duties begin.
• Techs must have national certification, acceptance into a post-graduate program, or 2+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication and allergy histories from patients admitted to the hospital.
• Enter information into computer systems for clinicians and care teams.
• Support the main inpatient pharmacy as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician license (Arkansas) or LPN license

National certification / 2+ years experience (tech)

Job description

Full Time , Night Shift , 9p-7a, 7 on 7 off

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

High school diploma or GED required. Must be licensed with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or have an LPN license before the onset of duties. Pharmacy technicians must have national certification, acceptance into a professional post graduate program (medicine or pharmacy), or a minimum of 2 years experience.

Experience

Excellent verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and ability to work in stressful environments is essential. The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks is also desired. Pharmacy/healthcare experience with direct patient care roles is preferred.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer, typewriter, and calculator. Finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing and walking. May lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will independently obtain medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital. This position will also help in the main inpatient pharmacy should time allow or need arise.