Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Lodi, CA, United States

Variable-Earliest shift starts at 06:00, and the latest shift ends at 23:30.

Item/Question Response: What is the Shift? Times? Variable-Earliest shift starts at 06:00, and the latest shift ends at 23:30 Do you need Weekend Coverage? (Yes, No, or Rotating) Yes, rotating Do you need Holiday Coverage? (Yes, No, or Rotating) Yes What is the Unit Name, in which the Contingent Worker will work? Pharmacy - Transitions of Care What is the Patient Raio? (If applicable) N/A Could there be a need to Float? If yes, to which unit(s)? No. What, if any, is the Dress Code or Scrub Color of the unit/dept.? Dress code: Scrubs Scrub color: variable

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Our facility in Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary:

Obtains medication histories from patients and assists with reconciliation of home medications with medications prescribed during their hospitalization.

At discharge, identifies and communicates medication discrepancies to prescribers for reconciliation.

Performs tasks that are most often standard and structured.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in CA and OR

Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Assists the patient's physicians to reconcile discrepancies between home medications and medications prescribed during the inpatient stay.

Provides assistance with medication reconciliation at discharge for high risk patients by identifying and communicating medication discrepancies to prescribers for resolution.

Generates and analyzes quantitative data on the effectiveness of medication reconciliation for analysis of regulatory compliance, clinical and economic outcomes.

Assists pharmacy staff as requested under the direction of the senior technician, lead technician or director.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.