Medication Reconciliation Tech

The Medication Reconciliation Technician (MRT) will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients in theMedical Center Inpatientunit.Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, family, calling local pharmacies, Long Term Care facilities and other resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and used by physicians,pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers todeterminetreatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital. The outcome of this interview is a formulation of a complete andaccuratemedication list that is ready and available for physicians and nursesin a timely manner.The MRT will promote patient safety through medication reconciliation by reviewingall ofthehomemedicationssoan accuraterecord is available during transitions of caretoavoid unnecessary discrepancies of medications.The MRT will also helpfacilitatecoverage of and access to discharge medicationsat the discretion of the transitional care pharmacist.The Medication Reconciliation TechreportstotheTransitional Care Pharmacistor designeeforprogram oversight, continuingeducation & policies.