Pharmacy Medication Recon Tech - Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Rotating)

The Queen's Health Systems Corporation.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen\'s Health Systems Corporation in Honolulu, HI seeks a Pharmacy Medication Recon Tech to join our Pharmacy team. This full-time position (40 hours per week, rotating shifts) focuses on compiling comprehensive medication lists through patient interviews and pharmacy records, ensuring accuracy before admission.

You will enter the medication list into the inpatient EMR, escalate discrepancies to the clinical pharmacist, and perform Pharmacy Technician duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Hawaii State Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program is preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and/or caregivers to obtain the most complete medication list before admissions.
• Enter medication list into the inpatient EMR.
• Escalate discrepancies to the covering clinical pharmacist.
• Perform duties of a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy tech

Drug names & dosages

Patient communication

English proficiency

Education

Hawaii State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Pharmacy Technician program preferred

PTCB certification preferred

Job description

Pharmacy Medication Recon Tech - Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Rotating)

The starting pay displayed above may be higher commensurate with experience, or subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

I. JOB SUMMARY

• Conducts interviews with patient and/or caregivers, contacts outpatient providers/pharmacies, and utilizes other resources to obtain the most complete and accurate list of all medications that the patient is taking (including name, dosage, frequency route, and last dose) prior to admissions to the hospital.
• Enters medication list into the inpatient electronic medical record.
• Escalates any discrepancies that need further clarification to the covering clinical pharmacist.
• Performs duties of a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Carry between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit. Kneel. Twist. Crawl. Squat.
• Frequent: Stoop/Bend. Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• May be required to work evening or night shift.
• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) preferred.

C. EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months work experience as a pharmacy technician; or three (3) months work experience as a pharmacy technician with completion of a pharmacy technician program.
• Experience to demonstrate:
  • Knowledge of drug names (both trade and generic), uses, dosages, and routes of administration.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with both patients and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to type, operate calculator and computer.
  • Ability to perform pharmacy calculations involving ratio/proportion, IV flow rate calculations, and dosage calculations including daily doses, and days of supply calculations.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Our Mission

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.

Our Values

• C Compassion guides our actions
• A aloha inspires us in all that we do
• R Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
• E Excellence is our quest