Pharmacy Tech I Med Recon

Job description

Overview Promotes optimal outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation. Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital. Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider. May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care. Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise. Responsibilities: 1. Interviews patients or caregivers to collect information regarding all current home medications; identifies when a discrepancy related to inappropriate dosing, frequency, or schedule for a home medication exists, and uses this knowledge to obtain clarification to ensure accuracy of the home medication list and to facilitate the timely/acute collection of data.2. Utilizes appropriate resources to collect information from various sources (patient interviews, physician offices, retail pharmacies, family members, historical encounters, extended care facilities, examinat...