PHARMACY MEDICATION RECONCILIATION TECHNICIAN Job at St. Mary's Health System - Lewiston, ME, Lewiston, ME

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  • St. Mary's Health System - Lewiston, ME
  • Lewiston, ME

Job Description

Job Description

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The starting rate for this position is: $17.73

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Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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Job Summary

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Medication reconciliation technician (MRT) is responsible for accurately collecting and entering patient’s current medications, allergies and medication sensitivities into the hospital’s information system upon admission. MRT will primarily be working in the Emergency Room with frequent contact with patients, nurses and physicians. This position requires the technician to be flexible with scheduling needs and be able to perform regular technician duties including IV preparations, medication distribution, Pyxis maintenance, assistance with inventory management, clerical duties, and other responsibilities as required by a pharmacy manager.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Reconcile patient’s home medication list accurately by verbal communication with patient, review of Centricity records, review of external medication history, communication with retail pharmacy and other facilities as appropriate.

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• Navigate effectively through Hospital’s information system. (EMR, Centricity)

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• Communicate respectfully and effectively with Providers and Nursing.

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• Problem solving skills with Nursing and Pharmacists

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• Perform the duties of Pharmacy Technician in respect to IV preparation, medication distribution, Pyxis management (prepare medications for restocking of Pyxis medication stations), and other duties as required.

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• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

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• Other duties as consistent with this role.

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Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

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Job Knowledge and Skills

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Problem solving skills.

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• Accurate transcription of home medications

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• Understanding of diversity issues

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• Understanding of electronic records

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• Hazardous Materials handling. Handles multiple priorities, and work under pressure

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when confronted with critical or unexpected situations.

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• Organizational skills

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• Ability to control and plan entire activities/process.

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Ability to make decisions using independent discretion.

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• Computer skills.

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• Mathematical skills

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• Medical Terminology

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• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and telephone skills.

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• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

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• Work alone or with a team and in crowded/confined spaces.

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• Thorough knowledge of drugs and drug therapy.

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• Rotating schedule 1st & 2nd shift

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Education and Experience

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• High School Diploma or GED or Technical school

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• Active Maine Pharmacy Technician License, and Medical Reconciliation Technician(MRT) Certification

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• 3 years’ experience in a healthcare related position with 5 or more years’ experience as apharmacy technician preferred.

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• Experience with Pyxis Med Stations and Meditech or other pharmacy software preferred.

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An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of

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responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

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Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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Requires color discrimination and accurate depth perception. Fine motor skills are required including grip strength and pinch grip. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involve a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care. The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is required. Working and preparation of chemotherapeutic drugs.

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Americans with Disabilities Statement

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Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

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Standard of Business Conduct

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Every St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

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Covenant Health Mission Statement

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We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

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Our Core Values:

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•Compassion

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We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

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•Integrity

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We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

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•Collaboration

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We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

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•Excellence

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We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

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Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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Job Tags

Work alone, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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