Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician

Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician

North Alabama Medical Center
Job Type: Full-Time Rotating schedule

 Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:
No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Join Us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:
The Medication Reconciliation Technician provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist. Responsible for collecting accurate home medications lists for all inpatients.
 

How you'll contribute

A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician who excels in this role will:

• Obtain accurate home medication history via patient/caregiver interviews, contacting outside pharmacies, physicians' offices, long term care facilities, or any other reasonable means

• Obtain and update patient medication allergy information in the electronic medical record

• Enter and maintain medication history in Epic

• Review home medication list for duplications and/or omissions prior to entering into the patient's electronic medical record. 

• Assist in the recording of statistics for medication reconciliation

• Participate in committees or teams that are relevant to the practice area and medication reconciliation

  
  
   

  What we're looking for 
  Applicants should have a current PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or Licensed Practical Nurse and possess a High School graduate or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

   

• Minimum 1 years' experience working in a pharmacy or administering medications in a healthcare setting

   

   

  EEOC Statement:
  North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

   

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