Pharmacy Technician Specialty ,Medication Reconciliation (Full-Time Evening), Toms River, NJ Req #: 0000175705
Category: Pharmacy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy
Location: CMC Support, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Overview:

A pharmacy technician will participate in the medication reconciliation process that will include accessing the electronic medical record EMR in the Emergency Department ED and identify patients who have been in the ED for a specified time period with a note in the chart indicating they will be admitted.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalentNJ Pharm Tech Registration

Preferred:

Associates degree or Bachelor of Science1 year previous pharmacy experienceNational CPhT certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Evening Shift40 hours per weekWeekend/holiday requirements

Essential Functions:

This pharmacy technician assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the registered pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical and manipulative tasksWork and/or performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and proceduresFunction of Medication Reconciliation Technician: A pharmacy technician will participate in the medication reconciliation process that will include accessing the electronic medical record EMR in the Emergency Department ED and identify patients who have been in the ED for a specified time period with a note in the chart indicating they will be admittedThe technician will interview the patient or their family members to obtain an accurate medication historyThe technician will also need to review the currently documented external prescription history and contact the patient's retail pharmacy to resolve any medication concernsIn addition, they will need to update and reconcile the patient's home medication list in the EMRGood communications skills and customer service are required for interviewing patients and their families, as well as relaying the use of non-formulary medications to the care teamHaving a working knowledge of healthcare informatics is vital for the entry and documentation of their daily activities in the pharmacy documentation databasePerforms other duties as required by the department

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