Obtains medication histories from patients and assists with reconciliation of home medications with medications prescribed during their hospitalization. At discharge, identifies and communicates medication discrepancies to prescribers for reconciliation. Performs tasks that are most often standard and structured.
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
State Pharmacy Technician license: Required (CA and OR)
Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred
Assists the patient's physicians to reconcile discrepancies between home medications and medications prescribed during the inpatient stay.
Provides assistance with medication reconciliation at discharge for high risk patients by identifying and communicating medication discrepancies to prescribers for resolution.
Generates and analyzes quantitative data on the effectiveness of medication reconciliation for analysis of regulatory compliance, clinical and economic outcomes.
Assists pharmacy staff as requested under the direction of the senior technician, lead technician or director.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.