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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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7 on / 7 off | 7 PM - 5 AM

Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the medication reconciliation technician performs multiple tasks related to collecting, reconciling, and entering the home medication history into the patient’s electronic health record prior to admission. Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history. Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for reconciliation by the admitting provider. May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.

Responsibilities:

· Collects an accurate medication list of the patient’s home medication in anticipation of hospital admission

· Gathers information for best possible medication list from various resources (patient interviews, physician offices, community pharmacies, historical encounters, extended care facilities, or other acute care facilities) to ensure a complete and accurate entry into the hospitals electronic health record.

· Effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals to prioritize patient care and identify patient specific needs

· Accurately enter home medications into the electronic health record for utilization by the provider responsible for admitting the patient

· Directs and unresolved issues to the admitting provider or supervising pharmacist

· Communicates delays or difficulties in the reconciliation process to the appropriate disciplines

· Restocks Omnicell automated dispensing machines

· Other duties as assigned

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Pharmacy technician certification preferred

• 2 years minimum with 1 year exp in retail pharmacy preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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