Medication Reconciliation Specialist - Pharmacy

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to support accurate medication histories under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and coordinate with outpatient pharmacies to verify regimens and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate EHR updates and safe medication distribution.

Core duties include obtaining histories, communicating with care teams, and assisting in inventory and medication preparation while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• MA Registered Pharmacy Technician with National Certification (PTCB or ExCPT).
• 1–3 years related work experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of brand and generic drug names and basic pharmacology.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medication histories on all assigned patients during scheduled shifts.
• Performs interviews to obtain dose and frequency of medications including OTCs and supplements.
• Calls outpatient pharmacies or other facilities to confirm regimens or investigate discrepancies.
• Updates patient home medication list in the EHR based on information gathered.
• Delivers medications to patient care units and ensures safe, timely distribution.
• Assists in inventory management and medication preparation per SOPs.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

National Certification

Communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

PTCB certification

ExCPT certification

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to support accurate medication histories under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and coordinate with outpatient pharmacies to verify regimens and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate EHR updates and safe medication distribution.

Core duties include obtaining histories, communicating with care teams, and assisting in inventory and medication preparation while adhering to regulatory guidelines.