MED REC FACILITATOR - WEO - PHARMACY

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient admissions. You will obtain patient medication histories and allergies by interviewing patients and families, calling local pharmacies, and using available resources.

You will enter information into the hospital computer system to inform physicians and care teams, helping to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and after discharge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed pharmacy technician in Arkansas before duties.
• National certification or at least 5 years' experience.
• LPNs may be considered for Med Rec team in ER.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain medication and allergy histories for admitted patients.
• Enter information into the hospital computer system for care planning.
• Support physicians and staff with medication reconciliation processes.
• Assist in ensuring accurate medication orders at admission and discharge.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization & multitasking

Direct patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arkansas Pharmacy Technician License

National Certification (CPhT)

Job description

• High school diploma or GED required. Must be licensed with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician before the onset of duties. National certification or minimum of 5 years' experience as a pharmacy technician is required. LPNs will be considered for Med Rec team in the ER.
• 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, 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.