Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician

Talented Medical Solutions; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician in Lodi, CA. This role focuses on obtaining medication histories and assisting with the reconciliation of home and prescribed medications during hospitalization.

The ideal candidate will hold a State Pharmacy Technician license in CA. Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing discrepancies in patient medications, ensuring effective communication with prescribers, and supporting pharmacy staff as needed.

Qualifications

• State Pharmacy Technician license is required in CA and OR.
• Experience in medication reconciliation preferred.
• Board certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile discrepancies between home medications and prescribed medications.
• Assist with medication reconciliation at discharge for high-risk patients.
• Generate data on the effectiveness of medication reconciliation.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Communication skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician

Company: Talented Medical Solutions

Location: In-Office | Lodi, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Shift: Variable – earliest start 06:00, latest end 23:30. Weekend coverage rotating. Holiday coverage rotating.

Job Summary

Obtains medication histories from patients and assists with reconciliation of home medications with medications prescribed during their hospitalization. At discharge, identifies and communicates medication discrepancies to prescribers for reconciliation. Performs tasks that are most often standard and structured.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent – Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience – Preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician license – Required in CA and OR
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification – Preferred

Essential Functions

• Assists the patient's physicians to reconcile discrepancies between home medications and medications prescribed during the inpatient stay.
• Provides assistance with medication reconciliation at discharge for high risk patients by identifying and communicating medication discrepancies to prescribers for resolution.
• Generates and analyzes quantitative data on the effectiveness of medication reconciliation for analysis of regulatory compliance, clinical and economic outcomes.
• Assists pharmacy staff as requested under the direction of the senior technician, lead technician or director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.