Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician (Rotator) - Multiple Openings:
Queen's Health Systems

1580306339
Queen's Health Systems
Honolulu Hawaii
Pharmaceutical
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Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts interviews with patient and/or caregivers, contacts outpatient providers/pharmacies, and utilizes other resources to obtain the most complete and accurate list of all medications that the patient is taking (including name, dosage, frequency route, and last dose) prior to admissions to the hospital.

• Enters medication list into the inpatient electronic medical record.

• Escalates any discrepancies that need further clarification to the covering clinical pharmacist.

• Performs duties of a Pharmacy Technician as needed.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds of force for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.

• Frequent: climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body.

• Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.

• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.

• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.

• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment. Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.

• May be required to work evening or night shift.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred.

• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months work experience as a pharmacy technician; or three (3) months work experience as a pharmacy technician with completion of a pharmacy technician program.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge of drug names (both trade and generic), uses, dosages, and routes of administration.

o Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.

o Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

o Ability to effectively communicate with both patients and other healthcare professionals.

o Ability to type, operate calculator and computer.

o Ability to perform pharmacy calculations involving ratio/proportion, IV flow rate calculations, and dosage calculations including daily doses, and days of supply calculations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet