Medication Reconciliation Technician, Full Time

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ICFAI in Statesville, NC is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to review and verify a patient’s PTA medications within 24 hours of admission, leveraging pharmacy records and family input. The role focuses on accurate medication histories in the ED and Med Surg, with monthly performance reports and cross-team collaboration.

The position requires high school completion, a current Pharmacy Technician certification and NC Board of Pharmacy registration (or within 30 days).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician certification required (certification must be current and updated before the expiration date).
• Current Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy or registered within 30 days of hire.
• 5 years experience in hospital or retail pharmacy. A combination of both is preferred. Previous medication reconciliation experience in a hospital is desired.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Must be able to operate equipment used for the job. Ability to handle a high volume of work.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. preparing IV admixtures, use of computer).
• Lifting and carrying loads (up to 50 pounds) and ability to pass FIT test.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify, document and verify PTA medications within 24 hours of admission.
• Notify Attending Physician when medication list is current and updated and alert them of changes, discrepancies, or additions/removals.
• Work primarily in the Emergency Department, with duties extending to Med Surg, Outpatient Surgery and Skilled Nursing Facility as needed.
• Maintain records of all medication reconciliation activities for performance monitoring and generate monthly reports on accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician certification

NC Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Description

The purpose of the Medication Reconciliation Technician is to review, clarify, document and verify with the patient when possible, their Prior to Admission (PTA) medications. This will be done within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. Utilize the patient’s pharmacy, family, caregiver or prior office records to further investigate and verify the patient’s medication history. Confirm medications that need to be added or removed from the medication list. Once the medication list is completed, the Attending Physician will be notified that the medication list is current and verified and alert them of any changes, discrepancies or medications needing to be added or removed. The Med Rec Tech will perform these duties primarily in the Emergency Department, but also in the Med Surg units, Outpatient Surgery and the Skilled Nursing Facility as needed. They will work closely with the nursing and medical staffs collecting drug history information and relay this information professionally, timely and accurately. The tech will keep records of all work done for medication reconciliation performance monitoring. Monthly reports will be generated to assess the accuracy and timeliness of the Med Recs as well as deviations found and corrected. Must be able to perform all duties of an inpatient pharmacy technician when needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Shift: 2nd shift, 7 on 7 off

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.


• Pharmacy Technician certification required (certification must be current and updated before the expiration date).


• Current Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy or registered within 30 days of hire.


• 5 years experience in hospital or retail pharmacy. A combination of both is preferred. Previous medication reconciliation experience in a hospital is desired.


• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules. Ability to set priorities, solves problems, and responds quickly to emergency requests.


• Must be able to operate equipment used for the job. Ability to handle a high volume of work.


• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. preparing IV admixtures, use of computer). Normal range of hearing/vision to perform work and communicate.


• Lifting and carrying loads (up to 50 pounds); must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include stooping and kneeling; sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time.