Pharmacy Tech: Medication History & Reconciliation

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. seeks a Medication Reconciliation Technician to help prevent medication errors by collecting accurate histories under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and coordinate with outpatient pharmacies to verify regimens.

Responsibilities include taking histories, calling pharmacies, updating the EHR, and assisting in ensuring safe drug distribution and inventory, with strong attention to detail and patient service.

Qualifications

• MA Registered Pharmacy Technician with national certification (PTCB or ExCPT).
• 1–3 years related work experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of brand and generic drug names and basic pharmacology.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication histories for assigned patients during shifts.
• Interview patients/caregivers to document doses and frequencies.
• Call outpatient pharmacies to confirm regimens or resolve discrepancies.
• Update home medication list in the electronic health record.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

MA Registered Pharmacy Technician

National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT)

Tools

Computer literacy

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. seeks a Medication Reconciliation Technician to help prevent medication errors by collecting accurate histories under pharmacist supervision. You will interview patients and coordinate with outpatient pharmacies to verify regimens.

Responsibilities include taking histories, calling pharmacies, updating the EHR, and assisting in ensuring safe drug distribution and inventory, with strong attention to detail and patient service.