MEDICATION RECONCILIATION TECH - INPATIENT PHARMACY - FULL TIME

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan Matching

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Main Hospital in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Tech in inpatient pharmacy. The technician will gather accurate medication histories from patients and caregivers, review and reconcile data, and update medical records under pharmacist supervision.

Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with Allscripts/EMR systems are essential. This is a safety-sensitive role with varying hours based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/NHA) preferred.
• Safety sensitive position with attention to detail and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to interview patients and communicate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and external pharmacies.
• Accurate data entry and proficiency with medication-history systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient medication information via interviews with patients, families, or caregivers.
• Review patient lists and external medication history for accuracy and completeness.
• Contact pharmacies and healthcare facilities to clarify and supplement medication histories.
• Update the medical record to reflect accurate medication history and history of medications.

Skills

Interview patients

Medication-history terminology

Communication with pharmacists

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTCB or NHA certification preferred

Tools

Allscripts

EMR systems

Job description

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MEDICATION RECONCILIATION TECH - INPATIENT PHARMACY - FULL TIME

Pharmacy Full Time Non-Management Jefferson Regional Main Hospital, Pine Bluff, AR, US

What You Should Know About the Medication Reconciliation Tech:

• Typical hours can vary depending on department needs.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Pharmacy Department

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician obtains accurate, current patient medication information through direct patient, family, or caregiver interviews. This role will provide a thorough examination of medication bottles. The Med Rec Tech will review of patient provided lists, computer generated external medication history information, information from other healthcare facilities by contacting pharmacies to obtain and/or clarify medication information and supplements. They will update the medical record to reflect accurate medication history.

Medication Reconciliation Tech Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or NHA preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position. *
• Knowledge of medication names, dosage forms, common abbreviations, and medication-history terminology sufficient to accurately collect and document information.
• Ability to interview patients and caregivers and communicate clearly with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and outpatient pharmacies.
• Accurate computer entry and ability to learn Allscripts and other approved medication-history systems.
• Close attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and frequent interruptions.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to resolve conflict professionally, follow the chain of command, and complete assigned work with limited task-level prompting under pharmacist supervision.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Prior pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, community pharmacy, or medication-history service.
  • Experience interviewing patients and documenting medication histories in an electronic medical record.
  • Familiarity with Allscripts and external prescription-history resources.

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.