Medication Reconciliation Technician

WVU Medicine; Kentucky; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNS Barnesville Hospital is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to secure patient data, verify insurance, and prepare information for pre-certification. The role supports pharmacists and coordinates with clinicians to ensure accurate patient demographics and medication histories.

Responsibilities include gathering data, initiating refills, answering patient questions, and assisting with reconciliation and labeling under pharmacist oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as required by state board.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/NHA) or 2+ years pharmacy experience within 15 months of hire.
• Preferred: Associate degree or pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally certified technician preferred on hire.

Responsibilities

• Drafts letters and referrals to sources when needed.
• Gathers patient demographics, insurance, needs assessment, and history data.
• Initiates refill/follow-up calls and schedules delivery.
• Provides information to patients and refers to clinician as needed.
• Identifies patients needing pre-certification or pre-authorization at service request.
• Contacts insurance to determine eligibility and benefits.
• Maintains patient records accurately and promptly.
• Assists pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions.
• Maintains compound calculations and logs.
• Provides medication monographs with each prescription.
• Maintains storage and security of medications.
• Communicates with diverse patients per age-specific education standards.
• Works with management to meet quarterly objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality of demographic/clinical information.
• Assists in training pharmacy technicians.
• Performs charge anticipation calculations.
• Certain duties restricted to pharmacists per regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Accuracy in fast-paced env

Customer service

Flexibility

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician licensure by state

Job description

## Medication Reconciliation TechnicianApplylocations: Barnesville Hospital (BARNS)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-39521## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Responsible for securing patient data based upon comprehensive data elements, financial education/counseling, insurance verification, provision of clinical information for pre-certification, authorization and third party claims management. Interviews patient for clinical, financial, and history information and arranges appropriate clinical care. A Clinical Pharmacy Technician will work independently gathering and submitted patient information with oversight of a pharmacist as needed. They will be responsible for performing pharmacy related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High school diploma or Equivalent.2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:**MD:**Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy**OH:**Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy**PA:**Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy**WV:**Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy **Remote Workers Only:**Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Pharmacy Technician License issued by state of residence.3.Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) **OR** If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Associates degree **OR** Post high school education in a science field of study **OR** graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.2. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Drafts various correspondence letters and sends to referral source when necessary.2. Gathers and documents patient demographics, insurance information, needs assessment, patient history, and other data as needed.3. Initiates refill/follow up calls and schedules delivery as needed4. Provides information and answers to patient/caregiver questions and refers to clinician when appropriate or requested.5. Identifies all patients requiring pre-certification or pre-authorization at the time services are requested or when notified by another hospital or clinic department.6. Contacts insurance company or employer to determine eligibility and benefits for requested services.7. Maintains patient records in a timely and complete manner.8. Assists the pharmacist with the process of filling and labeling the prescriptions.9. Calculates initial measurements for compounds and maintains compounds logs.10. Provides monographs and other required medication guides with each prescription.11. Maintains proper storage of medications (i.e. security, temperature controlled items, etc.).12. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard.13. Works with coordinators and manager to develop and attain quarterly objectives.14. Maintains confidentiality according to policy when interacting with patients, physicians, families, co-workers and the public regarding demographic/clinical/financial information.15. Communicates problems hindering workflow to management in a timely manner.16. Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians17. Initiates charge anticipation calculations. Accurately identifies anticipated charges to assure identification of anticipated self-pay portions.18. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Must be able to use computers and software applications.2. Knowledge of drugs, drugs dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.3. Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.4. Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment.5. Must be polite and respectful when communicating with staff, physicians, patients and families. Must approach interpersonal relations in a positive manner.6. Must demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of department or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather or disaster).7. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and place high emphasis on customer service.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**BARNS Barnesville Hospital**Cost Center:**230 BARNS Pharmacy**Address:**639 West Main StreetBarnesvilleOhio