Medication Reconciliation Technician, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician. You will review and verify Prior to Admission medications within 24 hours of admission, using multiple records to confirm the medication history.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely updates to physicians and cross-department collaboration. The position requires pharmacy technician certification, NC board registration or imminent registration, and at least five years in hospital or retail pharmacy, with

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician certification required (current and updated before expiration).
• Current Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy or registered within 30 days of hire.
• 5 years experience in hospital or retail pharmacy; hospital experience preferred.
• Previous medication reconciliation experience in a hospital is desired.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail and within set time frames.
• Ability to handle interruptions, adapt to workload changes and set priorities.
• Must operate equipment and handle a high volume of work.
• Repetitive hand use and normal hearing/vision required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and full body motion to pass basic FIT test.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify, document and verify PTA medications within 24 hours of admission.
• Use patient records and pharmacy data to verify medication history.
• Notify Attending Physician when medication list is current and accurate; alert for changes or discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation for medication reconciliation performance and monthly reports.
• Perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties when needed and assist in other duties as assigned.
• Work primarily in the Emergency Department, with duties extending to Med Surg, Outpatient Surgery and Skilled Nursing Facility as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: Second shift, 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM, 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.