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Luminis Health · 12 hours ago

Pharmacy Technician - Medication Reconciliation - PRN - DCMC

Lanham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $30/hr

Luminis Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Reconciliation to perform comprehensive admission medication histories for patients. The role involves creating accurate medication lists for effective reconciliation and requires strong communication and customer service skills.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of drug generic-trade names, dosage forms and strengths marketed, and exhibits functional familiarity with herbals and over-the-counter (OTC) medications

Uses appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols common to pharmacy practice

Performs calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and course of therapy duration

Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette during phone calls conducted as part of the medication history validation process, and follows up appropriately to requests for assistance

Interacts effectively and professionally with patients and their families, as well as with Pharmacy colleagues and other members of the health care team. Is always in full compliance with the hospital dress code policy

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Participates in the orientation and training of new Med Rec staff when requested. Provides clear and accurate instructions, demonstrates the required scope of activities, and reviews the new trainee’s work for accuracy following program guidelines

Meets program standards for accuracy and volume, contributing to meeting metric goals for this key Pharmacy Department initiative. Meticulously follows program methodology for researching background information to validate patient personal reporting, e.g. Surescripts, retail pharmacies, or skilled nursing facilities

Accepts instruction and coaching for improvement of skills in an open and professional manner, incorporating corrective improvements into daily practice without constant supervision or repeated reminders

Collaborates in a positive manner with ER staff personnel, and complies with posted cautions for use of personal protective equipment or restricted access to patients

Qualification

Medication ReconciliationPharmacy Technician CertificationDrug KnowledgePharmaceutical TerminologyCustomer Service SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern from the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

In-depth knowledge of drug generic-trade names, dosage forms and strengths marketed

Functional familiarity with herbals and over-the-counter (OTC) medications

Ability to use appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols common to pharmacy practice

Ability to perform calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and course of therapy duration

Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette during phone calls conducted as part of the medication history validation process

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients and their families, as well as with Pharmacy colleagues and other members of the health care team

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Ability to participate in the orientation and training of new Med Rec staff when requested

Ability to meet program standards for accuracy and volume

Ability to meticulously follow program methodology for researching background information to validate patient personal reporting

Ability to accept instruction and coaching for improvement of skills in an open and professional manner

Ability to collaborate in a positive manner with ER staff personnel

Compliance with posted cautions for use of personal protective equipment or restricted access to patients