Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical, dental, and vision coverage options

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Tuition assistance for higher education and certification

401(k) retirement package with company match

Wellness programs and free gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, seeks a dedicated Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician. This full-time role involves collecting patient medication histories, ensuring accurate electronic recordings, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Applicants must possess a current PTCB certification or be a Licensed Practical Nurse and have prior pharmacy experience. Lifepoint Health® offers extensive benefits, financial protection, and ongoing professional development opportunities to support a healthier community.

Qualifications

• Current PTCB certification or Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working in a pharmacy or administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate home medication history from patients or caregivers.
• Update patient medication allergy information in electronic medical records.
• Enter and maintain medication histories in the Epic system.
• Review medication lists for duplications prior to entries.
• Assist in recording statistics for medication reconciliation.

Skills

Medication history collection

Patient communication

Electronic medical records (Epic)

Medication reconciliation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

PTCB certification or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Schedule

Full-time | Variable hours + 8 hour-shifts + weekend & holiday rotations + no travel & no on-call.

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

More About Our Team

The pharmacy unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. The unit is responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, maintaining comprehensive medication inventory and control, including narcotics and controlled substances. This includes selecting, calculating, measuring, preparing (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, labeling, charging, and crediting various pharmacy products like intravenous medications. In addition, the pharmacy ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

How You'll Contribute

• Obtain accurate home medication history via patient/caregiver interviews, contacting outside pharmacies, physicians' offices, long‑term care facilities, or any other reasonable means.
• Obtain and update patient medication allergy information in the electronic medical record.
• Enter and maintain medication history in Epic.
• Review home medication list for duplications and/or omissions prior to entering into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Assist in the recording of statistics for medication reconciliation.
• Participate in committees or teams that are relevant to the practice area and medication reconciliation.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or Licensed Practical Nurse and possess a high school graduate or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working in a pharmacy or administering medications in a healthcare setting.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.