Description

Pharmacy Admission Specialist (Medication Reconciliation Technician)

Schedule and Work Location

• Full time, 1.0, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Rotation through major winter and summer holiday block
• Afternoon/evening shift times M-F, rotating through working 1 in 4 weekends
• As with any position, the schedule may need to change if/as business needs change, but employees will be given adequate notice. Our services are daily from 7am-9pm (including weekends and holidays).
• May rotate through working on-site at the University of Colorado Hospital. The majority of shifts will be worked from an off-hospital campus office building, located at 2450 S. Peoria, Aurora, CO 80014

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Pharmacy Admissions Specialists (PAS) are responsible for helping the healthcare team by obtaining and documenting patient's home medications in the electronic health record. This is also known as a "Med Rec Tech" at other institutions. Position requires staff to use computers and interact with patients for the entirety of a shift, be comfortable with potentially going into patient rooms in the ED and on inpatient units, and be very comfortable with calling patients on the phone. We are seeking team members who are self-motivated to complete work and maintain a fast pace without regular oversight. Ideal candidates for this position include technicians who are looking to stay in a position for several years.

This role does not include staffing within our outpatient pharmacies (retail) or inpatient pharmacy (IV room, medication delivery, etc.).

Job duties

• Interview patients and family members to obtain a valid list of patient's home medications upon admission.
• Communicate with retail pharmacies, primary care physicians, and other resources to gather information and recognize and apply knowledge of appropriate/specific drugs within scope.
• Accurately record information in the patient’s electronic health record in a timely manner and maintain accurate data involving patient information.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT).

   

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent.
• 2 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

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• Wellness benefits
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• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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