Medication Reconciliation Technician, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Medication Reconciliation Technician to review, clarify, and verify PTA medications within 24 hours of admission. The role collaborates with the ED, Med Surg, Outpatient Surgery and Skilled Nursing Facility to ensure accurate medication histories and timely physician notification.

The technician documents findings, maintains reconciliation records, and produces monthly performance reports while being prepared to perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties as

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician certification required; must be current.
• Current NC Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility within 30 days.
• 5 years experience in hospital or retail pharmacy; hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to handle interruptions and emergencies; maintain accuracy under time pressure.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify, document and verify PTA medications with patients within 24 hours of admission.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff; relay information professionally and accurately.
• Notify attending physician of current medication list and changes.
• Maintain records for reconciliation performance monitoring; generate monthly reports.
• Perform all duties of inpatient pharmacy technician when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician certification

NC Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job 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.