Medication History Technician

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to interview patients and family members to obtain accurate medication histories and to support medication reconciliation across the care continuum. The role includes contacting pharmacies and provider offices, updating EMRs, and assisting pharmacists with requests.

The technician will promote Lobby Pharmacy use for discharge prescriptions and communicate clarifications to supervising pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Certified through PTCB or NHA required upon hire or transfer to Tech IV.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience; 3–5 years preferred; community pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and/or family members to obtain accurate medication and allergy history.
• Contact pharmacies, physician offices, and nursing home staff to gather information.
• Update medication lists in electronic medical records for medication reconciliation.
• Assist pharmacist and nursing/physicians with medication-related requests.
• Encourage and facilitate use of Lobby Pharmacy for discharge prescriptions.

Skills

Computer use

Microsoft Office

Basic mathematics

Education

PTCB or NHA certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

This position entails assisting with the medication reconciliation process by interviewing patients and/or family members and contacting pharmacies, physician offices, nursing home staff, and using any other available resources to obtain an accurate medication and allergy history. This best possible preadmission medication list obtained by the Medication Reconciliation Technician will be used to update the existing medication list documented in the electronic medical record and utilized by healthcare providers in the performance of medication reconciliation throughout the continuum of care . In addition, the position will require serving as a resource for the pharmacist and assisting nursing and physicians with medication related requests, and to encourage and facilitate the use of the Lobby Pharmacy by patients for the filling of discharge prescriptions. The technician will communicate pertinent information (i.e. medications that need to be clarified with the physician and/or other healthcare provider) to the supervising pharmacist.

Job Description

This position entails assisting with the medication reconciliation process by interviewing patients and/or family members and contacting pharmacies, physician offices, nursing home staff, and using any other available resources to obtain an accurate medication and allergy history. This best possible preadmission medication list obtained by the Medication Reconciliation Technician will be used to update the existing medication list documented in the electronic medical record and utilized by healthcare providers in the performance of medication reconciliation throughout the continuum of care . In addition, the position will require serving as a resource for the pharmacist and assisting nursing and physicians with medication related requests, and to encourage and facilitate the use of the Lobby Pharmacy by patients for the filling of discharge prescriptions. The technician will communicate pertinent information (i.e. medications that need to be clarified with the physician and/or other healthcare provider) to the supervising pharmacist.

Salary Range

$23.50-$30.25 An hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Services/Support

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

Job Requirements

• Education: Must fulfill the requirements to be Certified through PTCB or NHA
• Experience: At least one year of pharmacy experience; (3-5 years preferred); previous experience in community pharmacy preferred
• License/Certification Required: Must be board certified by PTCB or NHA upon hire or transfer into the Tech IV role. Must maintain certification throughout employment
• Skills: Some Computer use/comfort level is preferred; basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); basic mathematical skills