Medication Reconciliation Technician | Irregular Part-Time

Job Description:

General Summary

• The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will obtain and record the initial medication history. Includes conducting patient and/or designee interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements. The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will function under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or pharmacy leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after presenting for care to the Emergency Department.
• Obtains and records accurately in the electronic medical record a current list of medications to include: prescription medications, over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements.
• Documents the name/location of patient’s preferred pharmacy in the medical record.
• Records the following for each medication: medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of last taken dose, and source (s) of the information being recorded. Flag attention required for uncertain information.
• Clarifies as many uncertainties as possible and compiles as complete a medication history as possible utilizing patient/designee information, community pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facility records and information from previous hospital encounters.
• Obtains and records in the electronic medical record any allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarifies and records the nature of the allergic reaction.
• Consults a pharmacist and/or physician in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient’s medication & allergy history.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Current student attending a Nursing or Pharmacy program preferred.

Work Experience

• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude in math and science
• Typing and computer skills required
• Functions independently, with accuracy under stressful situations
• Successfully complete MRT Competency/Skill Set
• One year related healthcare experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Must be registered or applied for Pharmacy Technician License prior to start date.
• Licensed practical nurse preferred.
• Current student in RN or Medical program preferred.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Considerable mental concentration required. Standing and walking up stairs 50% of shift is required. Light lifting (25 lbs) required.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to infectious disease. Possibility of exposure to radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons. Minimal physical discomfort. Frequent auditory distractions.