Medication Reconciliation Technician

Pharmacy Medication History TechnicianIn Med History, our goal is to obtain the best possible medication history for each patient admitted to the hospital. This step is crucial to completion of Joint Commission accreditation-mandated medication reconciliation. Medication History Technicians claim patients from a work list based on the patient's location and the tech's scheduled shift assignment. Technicians follow a structured interview with the patient or caregiver and document the information into the electronic medical record. Discrepancies are communicated directly to the provider/pharmacist for resolution.Scope of Work:Provides technical assistance in the documentation and clarification of medication history lists under the direction of the pharmacist. Processes, enters, and interprets physician/nurse medication histories, under the direction of the pharmacist, and completes full history documentation in computerized system. Clarifies information through communication with providers, patients, and pharmacies. Performs special projects for the department. Works with multiple medication automation systems.Provides professional customer service as a liaison between the pharmacy department and patients/caregivers. Interacts with prescriber as needed.Processes physician/nurse/pharmacist obtained patient histories and enters into the computer system and assists in maintaining patient profiles.Reviews profile for allergies, duplication of drugs, and last doses and brings these to the attention of the pharmacist.Checks and verifies accuracy of patient profiles.Maintains clean and organized work area.Maintains all requirements for CPhT certifications.Completes all Corewell Health assigned competencies by assigned due dates.Perform quality assurance data collection, collation, and presentation.Qualifications:Required High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Associate's Degree health care or related field1 year of relevant experience Pharmacy Required2 years of relevant experience Retail Pharmacy PreferredLIC-Pharmacist Intern - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required OrLIC-Pharmacy Technician - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required AndCRT-Pharmacy Technician, Certified (CPHT) - PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 90 Days required OrCRT-Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 90 Days requiredIdeal candidate will possess Full Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification, such as PTCB Certification or ExCPT, and one plus year of experience as Pharmacy Technician or as Med History Pharmacy TechnicianHow Corewell Health cares for you:Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status