Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician

BHS; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in New Albany, IN is seeking a Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician to support hospital pharmacy services by obtaining histories from patients, families, and providers.

The role requires Indiana Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, ongoing registration if already licensed, nationwide certification as a pharmacy technician, and at least 6 months of pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with Indiana Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.
• Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.
• 6 months pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication and allergy histories from patients and families, and from other providers.
• Communicate findings to pharmacists to help determine treatment plans and medication orders during hospitalization.
• Assist with discharge-related medication reconciliation after hospitalization.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing patients

Education

Pharmacy technician certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

The pharmacy medication reconciliation technician is a certified pharmacy technician who supports pharmacy services by obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital. Information is obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling pharmacies, long term carefacilitiesand/or other providers. The information obtained is communicated to pharmacists and health care providers todeterminetreatment plans and medication orders during hospitalization and post discharge from the hospital.

Requirements:

Registration with Indiana Board of Pharmacy within30 daysof hire date if you are a new registrant.

If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.

Nationallycertified as apharmacy technician.

6monthspharmacy experiencerequired.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.