What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Reconciliation Technician position at Witham Health Services?
Witham has been named a Top Work Place in Central Indiana by the Indianapolis Star and a Platinum Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association. We have served Boone County and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. Witham offers a robust benefit package including a retirement plan with a company match, health and life insurance, and PTO. Competitive wages are based on experience. Job Summary The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients in the Emergency Department (ED). Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, family, calling local pharmacies, Long Term Care facilities and other resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and used by physicians, pharmacist, nurses, and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital. The outcome of this interview is a formulation of a complete and accurate medication list that is ready and available for physicians and nurses in a timely manner. The MRT will promote patient safety through medication reconciliation by reviewing all of the medication so that the patient is taking the right medication and the right doses. As patients are admitted to the hospital we must assist in the process of avoiding unnecessary discrepancies of medications and provide the most accurate up to date medication list.
The Medication Reconciliation Technician reports up through the Pharmacy Director or designee. The program oversight, continuing education & policies are supported by the Pharmacy Director.
The Medication Reconciliation Trained Technician performs clerical tasks, clinical tasks, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements
The Medication Reconciliation Technician reports up through the Pharmacy Director or designee. The program oversight, continuing education & policies are supported by the Pharmacy Director.
The Medication Reconciliation Trained Technician performs clerical tasks, clinical tasks, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements
- State Pharmacy Technician Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is preferred but not required.
- Prefer to have one year pharmacy technician experience in retail or hospital setting.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Experience with Medication classification, math, computer skills and resources.
- High School Diploma is a minimum. National Certified Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
- Current valid State of Indiana Board of Pharmacy license as Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician-in-training preferred.
- Basic Life Support BLS, CPI Certification
