Medication History & Safety Technician (Hospital)

NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NCH is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician at our Naples, FL campus to obtain and verify accurate medication histories for patients at admission under pharmacist supervision. This role supports patient safety and continuity of care by ensuring home medication lists are correct before inpatient orders are finalized.

Under supervision, the technician conducts structured interviews, reviews records, and documents details in the electronic health record to reduce discrepancies and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong verbal communication and patient interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and escalate safety concerns.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conducts timely, professional, and structured medication history interviews with patients, caregivers, family members, or other appropriate sources during the admission process.
• Obtains and documents a complete list of medications the patient was taking prior to admission.
• Verifies key medication details, including medication name, strength, dose, route, frequency, last dose taken, indication when appropriate, adherence concerns, and source of information.
• Identifies and documents medication allergies, intolerances, reaction details, and patient reported adverse drug reactions.
• Compares patient reported information against available medication records and identifies discrepancies requiring pharmacist or provider review.
• Identifies potential medication safety concerns, including duplicate therapy, unclear dosing, nonadherence, expired medications, and therapeutic omissions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

NCH is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician at our Naples, FL campus to obtain and verify accurate medication histories for patients at admission under pharmacist supervision. This role supports patient safety and continuity of care by ensuring home medication lists are correct before inpatient orders are finalized.

Under supervision, the technician conducts structured interviews, reviews records, and documents details in the electronic health record to reduce discrepancies and