Pharmacy Technician Coordinator- Medication Reconciliation
Facility: Jefferson Hospital, Pittsburgh PA
Department: Pharmacy (1106)
- Part-time - primarily evening
- Primarily Evenings/Including weekends
Performs general pharmacy technician duties and all other duties as assigned. As applicable Medication Reconciliation: Coordinates interviews of patient and/or family members to obtain a medication history. Identifies and prioritizes patient interviews based on work flow and scheduled admissions. Verifies accuracy of medication list obtained. Clarifies information as needed with patient's physician office or local pharmacy, if necessary. Coordinates with pharmacist to ensure that any discrepancies between medications taken before admission and medications ordered upon admission for a patient are intentional and not accidental. Enters medication history into computer system. Minimum 4 years pharmacy experience as a pharmacy technician OR completion of a pharmacy technician training program and 3 years equivalent experience. Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred and required within 3 months of hire.