Medical Reconciliation Assistant

Job description

Overview 7on 7 off Shift: 10:30a- 9:00p Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: The Medication Reconciliation Assistant (MRA) practices within the health system and works under the supervision of a pharmacist to collect and document the best possible medication list, including the correct drug name, strength, route, and administration frequency for all current prescription and over-the-counter medications. The MRA will interview patients, their families, external medical providers/facilities, and/or outpatient pharmacies to confirm the accuracy of the medication list. The MRA coordinates corrections to a patient's medication list by notifying physicians and/or pharmacists of updated information. The MRA may obtain, add, or correct medication allergy information including the medication name and type of reaction. Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, the Medication Reconciliation Assistant is responsible for the collection of the best possible medication list. The best possible medication list will include the drug name, strength, route, and frequency of administration for all prescription and over-the-counter medications. The process of collecting this information may include interv...