Medication Reconciliation Technician

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician who reports to Pharmacy Tech Supervisor and operates under a Pharmacist. You will interview patients and families to obtain and document medication histories and allergies for new admissions.

Responsibilities include compiling home medication lists, reconciling with resources, instructing patients to keep up-to-date records, and documenting in the pharmacy information system; mentoring new technicians and

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the State of Michigan.
• Must hold Michigan State Board of Pharmacy license as Pharmacy Technician and CPhT certification.
• A minimum of two years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Outpatient/retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and prioritizing patient interviews to obtain medication histories based on workflow and admissions.
• Interviewing patients and/or family members to obtain medication history including drug allergies and reactions.
• Compile a complete list of patient's home medications with dosage, frequency, and last dose taken.
• Reconcile the patient's medication list using physicians, pharmacies, Cerner RX External History, home health agencies, etc.
• Instruct patients/family members to maintain an updated medication list and bring it to visits.
• Notify a pharmacist if information is missing or requires clarification.
• Reconcile the final home medication list with patients.
• Document findings in the patient care computer system.
• Mentor and assist with training new Pharmacy Technician-Medication Reconciliation Technicians.
• Collect data into the pharmacy information system as directed.
• Monitor outcomes of medication reconciliation and report to appropriate committees.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy technician training program

Michigan license as Pharmacy Technician

CPhT certification

Tools

Cerner RX

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician who reports to Pharmacy Tech Supervisor and operates under a Pharmacist. You will interview patients and families to obtain and document medication histories and allergies for new admissions.

Responsibilities include compiling home medication lists, reconciling with resources, instructing patients to keep up-to-date records, and documenting in the pharmacy information system; mentoring new technicians and