Medication Reconciliation Tech

• Assists pharmacists in obtaining medication history and entering information into the electronic healthcare record.
• Communicates completion of medication history to physician, nursing and pharmacy staffs.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, including sterile IV products, maintaining the medication inventory and maintaining records.
• Perform duties and works under the direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses desirable but not required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Texas.
• Must have one (2) years of Pharmacy Technician experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to navigate the ED tracking board and determine patient selection
• Ability to navigate electronic healthcare record and enter new medication history or update existing information
• Accurate work with careful attention to detail and persistence to get the job done right every time.
• Working knowledge of common outpatient medication doses and forms preferred.
• Possess the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with patients, coworkers and other health professionals.
• Ability to prioritize work in a high volume work environment.
• Must be able to operate computer, calculator, telephone, and other related pharmacy equipment.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs.
• Set priorities and solve problems.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (use of a computer keyboard).
• Potential for exposure to hazardous or toxic substances (e.g. chemotherapeutic/cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions; potential for musculoskeletal injury if proper lifting/carrying techniques are not followed; sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• May require lifting and carrying light loads of approximately 50 pounds.
• Stooping, kneeling, walking or standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to physically operate the equipment used in the job.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital, providing complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken-date/time).
• Verify patient allergy information and ensure complete documentation (i.e., substance, allergy category, reaction description)
• Coordinate medication history assessment with nursing team.
• Document the medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and Nurses regarding home medication interviews and documentation
• In addition to these specialized responsibilities, the med history pharmacy tech will also be able to function as a standard pharmacy tech: Assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records
• Responsible for knowledge and application of hospital-wide corporate compliance policies as well as compliance issues for specific areas of accountability
• Must work with Compliance Officer and the Compliance Committee to detect, report, and resolve any compliance concerns in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.