Medication Reconciliation Specialist

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Medication Reconciliation Technician to interview patients and families, collect and document medication histories, and ensure accurate reconciliation of home medication lists within the hospital system.

You will work under a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech Supervisor, handling documentation in the patient care system and mentoring new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and completion of a state-approved pharmacy tech program.
• Current Michigan Board of Pharmacy license and CPhT certification required.
• Minimum two years of pharmacy technician experience; outpatient/retail preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and/or family to obtain medication histories.
• Document medication and allergy histories for new admissions.
• Use a standardized tool to compile home medications including OTCs and supplements.
• Reconcile medication lists with providers and pharmacies.
• Educate patients to maintain updated medication lists.
• Mentor and train new Pharmacy Technician-Medication Reconciliation Technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Independent work

Medication knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent and tech program

Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

CPhT certification

Pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Cerner RX

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Medication Reconciliation Technician to interview patients and families, collect and document medication histories, and ensure accurate reconciliation of home medication lists within the hospital system.

You will work under a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech Supervisor, handling documentation in the patient care system and mentoring new staff as needed.