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The Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Pharmacy Department is hiring for a Medication Reconciliation technician team to create an innovative program managed by Pharmacy Technicians. This is an expanded Pharmacy Technician role that will be independently responsible for the Medication Reconciliation of all patients admitted to WDH. The process includes, interviewing patients and caregivers, obtaining outside documentation of outpatient medication use, interdisciplinary collaborations between technician and physician/nursing staff, and documentation to ensure a seamless transition into the hospital. This team will also work closely with our emergency department clinical pharmacists to ensure a positive patient experience and improve the medication use process. The hospitalist team at WDH truly supports feedback and interventions from the pharmacy team and are looking forward to the addition of these positions. WDH will support this team of technicians to perform at the top of their license and to become a part of the up-and-coming transitions of care program as a part of the WDH pharmacy department.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Performs medication history collection for Emergency Department patients
a. Utilizes all sources of information (i.e. Nextgen, Soarian, patient list) to create an accurate medication list.
b. Interviews patients or patients' family to verify accuracy of list.
c. Calls patients' pharmacies to verify accuracy of medications when necessary.
d. Verifies or adds patients' preferred pharmacy.
e. Verifies or adds patients' allergy information including reaction and severity of reaction.
2. Oversees the medication distribution process for the Emergency Department.
. Manages inventory and par levels of Emergency Department automated dispensing units.
a. Replaces medications (including control drugs) to automated dispensing units. Informs charge nurse as well as pharmacist of all control drug inventory discrepancies assuring all discrepancies are resolved within 48 hours.
b. Accurately performs daily C-II safe functions by pulling narcotics for automated dispensing units.
c. Replaces and reconciles narcotic boxes for EMS services.
3. Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
. Collects and analyzes data accurately for projects and initiatives specific to the Emergency Department.
a. Completes and documents medication storage area inspections on a monthly basis for the Emergency Department. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
b. Ensures TJC medication management compliance in the Emergency Department.
4. Prepares medication for dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, demonstrating accuracy, precision and consistency relating to selection, packaging and labeling functions.
. Accurately prepares medications for dispensing from computer fill lists, medication labels or other request forms using accepted policies and procedures.
a. Prepares sterile product according to approved procedures, documentation requirements and aseptic technique.
Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
o 3 years as a Pharmacy Tech
Experience Preferred/Desired
o 5 years as a Pharmacy Tech
Education Minimum Required
o High School diploma
Training Minimum Required
o Certified Pharmacy Technician from PTCB, NHA (formerly known as ICPT) or ASHP
Licensure and/or Certifications Required
o NH Pharmacy Technician Registration within 14 days of hire.
o National Pharmacy Technician Certification from PTCB, NHA (formerly known as ICPT) or ASHP - or Pharmacy Intern licensure within 90 days of hire.
Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
o NH Technician Registration, Pharm Technician Certification
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
