Pharmacy Tech Med Rec

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Job Summary

• The Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician (MRPT) assists in accurately obtaining and verifying home medication lists for patients admitted to the hospital
• The technician communicates with patients, families, pharmacies, and caregivers to ensure accurate medication histories are available to support safe and effective transitions of care

Essential Functions

• Reviews and verifies home medication lists for all new admissions within 24 hours
• Conducts patient and family interviews to confirm medication usage and dosage
• Investigates medication histories using pharmacy records, prior admissions, and physician documentation
• Assists with medication reconciliation at patient transfer or discharge when necessary
• Ensures updates to the medication reconciliation module are accurate and completed timely
• Prepares medication lists for physician review and ensures final documentation is available to patients and families upon discharge
• Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to clarify discrepancies or incomplete information
• Reports time spent on medication reconciliation tasks and supports quality data collection efforts
• Places reconciliation documentation in the appropriate section of the patient chart as needed
• Adheres to infection control practices, hospital dress code, and departmental policies
• Maintains professional behavior, provides courteous patient interaction, and supports guest relations
• Utilizes downtime productively and contributes to departmental teamwork

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and care teams
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and data entry abilities
• Understanding of drug names, therapeutic classes, dosage forms, and medication safety
• Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to compassionate service, integrity, and teamwork
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional stooping and lifting of supplies or documentation
• Requires visual and auditory acuity to assess medication records and communicate with patients
• Hospital setting including Emergency Department and inpatient units
• May be exposed to interruptions, emergency situations, and high patient volumes
• PPE use required when entering patient care areas

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a medication reconciliation training and competency assessment required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
• Alternate credentials such as LPN or RN may be considered based on medication knowledge

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Strong working knowledge of medication names, dosages, forms, and administration routes required
• Familiarity with medication reconciliation tools and hospital EMR systems preferred