What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Reconciliation Technician position at Phelps County Regional Medical Center?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
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General Summary
- The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will obtain and record the initial medication history. Includes conducting patient and/or designee interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements. The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will function under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or pharmacy leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Interviews patients and/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after presenting for care to the Emergency Department.
- Obtains and records accurately in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements.
- Documents the name/location of patient’s preferred pharmacy in the medical record.
- Records the following for each medication: medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of last taken dose, and source (s) of the information being recorded. Flag attention required for uncertain information.
- Clarifies as many uncertainties as possible and compiles as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient/designee information, community pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.
- Obtains and records in the electronic medical record any allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarifies and records the nature of the allergic reaction.
- Consults a pharmacist and/or physician in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication & allergy history.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Current student attending a Nursing or Pharmacy program preferred.
Work Experience
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- Aptitude in math and science
- Typing and computer skills required
- Functions independently, with accuracy under stressful situations
- Successfully complete MRT Competency/Skill Set
- One year related healthcare experience preferred.
Certification/License
- Must be registered or applied for Pharmacy Technician License prior to start date.
- Licensed practical nurse preferred.
- Current student in RN or Medical program preferred.
Mental/Physical Requirements
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Considerable mental concentration required. Standing and walking up stairs 50% of shift is required. Light lifting (25 lbs) required.
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to infectious disease. Possibility of exposure to radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons. Minimal physical discomfort. Frequent auditory distractions.
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