Medication Reconciliation Technician - Overflow - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly) (69892)

Memorial Health System - Ohio; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Memorial Health System - Ohio is seeking a Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician in Marietta, OH to perform essential medication history collection and clerical duties for inpatient care. You will collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure accurate medication lists and timely processing of orders.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Ohio certification, BLS, and prior healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• National certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), as required by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Registered with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Maintains compliance in RQI required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Operations: Communicates with pharmacists, physicians, nursing staff, and other pharmacy technicians to ensure high quality patient care.
• Medication Reconciliation: obtain medication histories for newly admitted patients and coordinate care with community pharmacies and providers.
• Performs additional duties as required by the pharmacy director and supervisor.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication reconciliation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration/certification

NHA/PTCB certification

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Marietta, OH 45750Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 12-Hour Night ShiftJob Category: Clinical SupportIn an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician is responsible for performing technical and clerical duties essential for identification of current inpatient home medications, as well as performing other pharmacy duties as needed. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

• Pharmacy Operations: Communicates with pharmacists, physicians, nursing staff, and other pharmacy technicians to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care. Provides guidance and training to new pharmacy staff as needed. Performs nursing unit and medication storage audits assigned by pharmacy supervisor.Fills and delivers medication and physician orders in a timely and efficent manner.
• Medication Reconciliation: obtaining medication histories in an accurate, professional and efficient manner for patients newly admitted to the hospital. Contacting community pharmacies, outpatient providers, and patient family members to obtain needed medication information and coordinate care. Entering medication information into the pharmacy computer system and hospitalist computer system.
• Performs additional duties as required by the pharmacy director and pharmacy supervisor.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

QualificationsMinimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Degree or GED required.
• National certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), as required by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Registered with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Maintains compliance in RQI required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks, including ability to follow directions.

Compensation Details:Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits:

Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:

Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online athttps://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email [e-mail].

*Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.