Medication Reconciliation Technician

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. seeks a Medication Reconciliation Technician for the Emergency Department. You will collect admission medication histories, document them in the EMR, and support the pharmacy team with operations as needed.

Requires a high school diploma, NJ license, and 0–1 year of hospital or retail pharmacy experience. Preferred: ASHP/ACPE program, 2+ years retail, and CPhT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ASHP/ACPE accredited program preferred; an associate degree or higher is a plus.
• 0–1 year hospital or retail pharmacy experience is expected; more is preferred.
• Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects an accurate and complete home medication history by interviewing the patient and using secondary sources as needed.
• Enter medication history accurately into the EMR.
• Provide operational assistance in the ED or main pharmacy when time allows.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians regarding medication histories.

Skills

Mathematical proficiency

Dexterity

Written & hands-on training

ADC tech (PYXIS/Omnicell)

Computer literacy

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP/ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program

Associates degree or higher

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician License

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Tools

PYXIS/Omnicell ADC

EMR system

Parenteral documentation software

Job description

Pharmacy

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

7on-7off shifts, Wed-Tue, 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, Evening shift

Hiring Range: $26.16 - $32.71 Hourly

Req # 79826

Medication Reconciliation Technician

Position Summary

Works in the Emergency Department to collect admission medication histories. The MRT, with oversight by the Transitions of Care Pharmacist, assists prescribers with the home medication portion of the electronic admission medication reconciliation process. The employee may function as an operational technician when necessary and/or if time allows.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Collects an accurate and complete home medication history by interviewing the patient and utilizing secondary sources as needed.
• Accurately and completely enters medication history into electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provides operational assistance in the Emergency Department or main pharmacy when necessary and if time allows.
• Assists in training pharmacy technicians pertaining to medication histories.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: ASHP/ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program; Associates Degree or higher.

Required: Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

0 to 1 year hospital or retail pharmacy experience.

Preferred: 2 or more years of retail pharmacy experience.

Required: License, Registry or Certification:

Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician License.

Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).

Required: Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Mathematical proficiency.
• Dexterity.
• Successful completion of written and hands on competencies.
• Technical expertise (site level) for Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) (e.g. PYXIS® or Omnicell®).
• Competence in required computer programs (clinical system, ADC, packaging, parenteral documentation).

Preferred: MS Office proficient.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

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