What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Reconciliation Technician position at Hunterdon Health Care System?
Position Summary
Works in the Emergency Department to collect admission medication histories. The MRT, with oversight by the Transitions of Care Pharmacist, assists prescribers with the home medication portion of the electronic admission medication reconciliation process. The employee may function as an operational technician when necessary and / or if time allows.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Collects an accurate and complete home medication history by interviewing the patient and utilizing secondary sources as needed.
Accurately and completely enters medication history into electronic medical record (EMR).
Provides operational assistance in the Emergency Department or main pharmacy when necessary and if time allows.
Assists in training pharmacy technicians pertaining to medication histories.
Work Contact Group (Internal / External)
HMC employees, providers, patients, families and visitors.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position) :
Transitions of Care Pharmacist and / or Pharmacists, Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
Supervises (position(s) :
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Required :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred :
ASHP / ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program; Associates Degree or higher.
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required :
0 to 1 year hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
Preferred :
2 or more years of retail pharmacy experience.
License, Registry or Certification :
Required :
Current New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician License.
Preferred :
Certified Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :
Required :
Mathematical proficiency. Dexterity. Successful completion of written and hands on competencies. Technical expertise (site level) for Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) (e.g. PYXIS® or Omnicell®). Competence in required computer programs (clinical system, ADC, packaging, parenteral documentation).
Preferred :
MS Office proficient.
