Pharmacy Technician II - ED Med List Review 7 on 7 off at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and ED Pharmacists oversight, the Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Technician is responsible for obtaining a comprehensive and accurate patient home medication list as part of the admissions process. This role will have a significant impact on improving safety and quality of our patients by providing physicians and other clinicians with a timely comprehensive home medication list Coordinates/assists with deliveries of code trays to the Emergency Department Actively participates in ongoing quality improvement programs focused on medication reconciliation. Essential Functions: • Communicates completion of medication list review and medication reconciliation to Physician, Nursing and Pharmacy staffs. • Assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, including sterile IV products, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining records. • Executes cordial and confident customer service skills via telephone or in person with all customers (Patients, Physicians, Nursing, other disciplines) encountered • Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy • Perform medication history assessments (medication list review and medication reconciliation) for new admissions to the hospital, confirming complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken- date/time). • Verify patient allergy information and ensure complete documentation (i.e., substance, allergy category, reaction description) • Assist and coordinate medication history assessment with Nursing team, upon request • Document the medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner. • Participate in performance improvement activities • Precept Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Students regarding home medication interviews and documentation • Responsible for knowledge and application of hospital-wide medication policies and procedures and state and national regulatory requirements based on clinical, operational, and regulatory standpoint to ensure areas of ownership and accountability • Examine a patient's medication list in the context of the current episode of care to support appropriate treatment decisions. This entails identifying which medications are relevant to the current episode of care and determining if the patient is taking them, including clarifying discrepancies regarding these medications and communicating non-adherence matters • Perform a comparison of the updated medication list reviewing/continuing existing orders, resolving discrepancies in drug type, route, dosage, amount, frequency, duration along with the corrections of omissions and/or duplications, as well as the resolution of allergy, drug interactions and/or intolerance information during admission, transfer between care units, and discharge and sharing with a licensed provider. • Must work ED Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacy Manager and will report and resolve any compliance concerns in a timely manner which will be raised with respective groups Quality Management and Accreditation and Compliance, as applicable • Collect data for number of medication admission histories completed and number of discrepancies identified and report out on a periodic basis • Serve as a liaison for the Nursing staff for ADM issues and other medication-related issues. • Establish a communication process with admitting Physician regarding identified issues, such as medication non-compliance.



Qualifications


Qualifications: • High School diploma required • Must have one year of Pharmacy Technician experience • Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations. • Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds • Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts • Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern • Excellent communication and computer skills Physical Environment: Satisfactory physical environment. Physical Standards of Job Description: • Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity • Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity • Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity • Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity • N/A - not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X 60% filling med orders Sitting with back support X Computer work without back support X Reaching Overhead X Filling, etc. Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Filling, etc. Bending at waist X Crouching X Filling, etc. Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Rounding bucket IV stock IV exchange cart Pyxis Machine 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs IV exchange cart Pyxis machine 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Rounding Bucket/Putting away order, etc. 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Evening (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley 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.




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