Apply here to be considered for a Medication Reconciliation Technician position across the Mohawk Valley Health System!

At the Mohawk Valley Health System we know that extraordinary careers in pharmacy come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting you to play an active role in influencing the future of pharmaceutical care.

This position, under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, will perform medication reconciliation for the emergency department or inpatient care areas as assigned. The Pharmacy Technician must also notify the provider of any discrepancies between patient problem list, medications from home, and medication list in the EMR. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting an appropriate and respectful interview of the patient, or family member if necessary, to construct an accurate list of home medications including the medication name, dosage form, dose, route, frequency, indication(s) of use, and date/time the last dose was administered.
• Identifies patient’s primary healthcare provider(s) and pharmacy/pharmacies.
• Contacts outside healthcare providers and pharmacy/pharmacies when needed to clarify or verify patient-reported medication lists, and documents communications in the EMR.
• Appropriately notifies the pharmacist/provider or flags medication issues in the EMR.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various dosage forms of medications, for example, the concentrations of common commercially available and compounded suspensions and solutions and the difference between immediate, extended, and delayed release products.
• Appropriately utilizes age-specific concepts and language when communicating with employees, visitors, patients and others.
• Accomplishes routine and non-routine miscellaneous assignments in accordance with procedures or instructions, and time frames.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Technicians must be nationally certified and registered in New York State or be willing to become certified and registered within 12 months of hire
• One to Three years of retail or hospital experience is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and possess exceptional communications skills.

Benefits of working at MVHS:

• Competitive Wages
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Schedules
• Caring Atmosphere

Join our team for a great experience in a local community!