Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician - UnityPoint Health

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Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge

FTE: .8 (32 hours per week, Full-time benefits)

Shift: 8am-4pm, includes rotating weekends

• Obtain names of newly admitted patients via ER Track Board and/or Nursing House Supervisor, and upon request by Nursing/Hospitalists.
• Interview newly admitted patient or patient’s family to obtain the most accurate and current list of home medications the patient is taking. It is critical that the Historians create a positive and safe environment to gather best med information.
• Contact patient’s family, nursing facility (MAG or MAR obtainment), home pharmacy, and/or physician office for medication clarifications as necessary.
• Input best and most accurate obtained home medication list into EPIC.
• Obtain and input into Epic information on what primary home pharmacy they utilize and any secondary pharmacies they may use.
• Obtain and input into Epic a detailed description of drug allergies and what reaction occurred due to that allergy (i.e. allergy = morphine which causes reaction = shortness of breath).
• Obtain current Pneumococcal and Flu vaccines and communicate with staff if deficient with immunizations. Also any herbal and over the counter medications routinely taken.
• Display competent computer skills in EPIC and great interviewing abilities with and probing tactics to get the most accurate medication information from the patient and family.
• Be willing to assist with audits and analyze data to promote quality care in the nursing departments aligning with medication reconciliation, pain management documentation, and all medications signed off in Omni and EPIC.

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:
2 Years of related work experience or education to replace work experience

License(s)/Certification(s):
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification. Registration with State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Typing and computer skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
High attention to security/safety
Able to create sense of comfort dealing with people so complete, accurate information can be obtained