Medication Aide
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OverviewMedication Reconciliation SpecialistUnityPoint Health Fort DodgeFTE: .8 (32 hours per week, Full-time benefits)Shift: 8am-4pm, includes rotating weekendsWhy UnityPoint Health?* Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. & Patient Relations* Obtain names of newly admitted patients via ER Track Board and/or Nursing House Supervisor, and upon request by Nursing/Hospitalists.* Interview newly admitted patient or patient's family to obtain the most accurate and current list of home medications the patient is taking. It is critical that the Historians create a positive and safe environment to gather best med information.* Contact patient's family, nursing facility (MAG or MAR obtainment), home pharmacy, and/or physician office for medication clarifications as necessary.* Input best and most accurate obtained home medication list into EPIC.* Obtain and input into Epic information on what primary home pharmacy they utilize and any secondary pharmacies they may use.* Obtain and input into Epic a detailed description of drug allergies and what reaction occurred due to that allergy (i.e. allergy = morphine which causes reaction = shortness of breath).* Obtain current Pneumococcal and Flu vaccines and communicate with staff if deficient with immunizations. Also any herbal and over the counter medications routinely taken.* Display competent computer skills in EPIC and great interviewing abilities with and probing tactics to get the most accurate medication information from the patient and family.* Be willing to assist with audits and analyze data to promote quality care in the nursing departments aligning with medication reconciliation, pain management documentation, and all medications signed off in Omni and EPIC.QualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience:2 Years of related work experience or education to replace work experienceLicense(s)/Certification(s):Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification. Registration with State of Iowa Board of PharmacyKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Multicultural sensitivity.Typing and computer skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyHigh attention to security/safetyAble to create sense of comfort dealing with people so complete, accurate information can be obtained* Area of Interest: Pharmacy;* FTE/Hours per pay period: .8;* Department: Pharmacy;* Shift: 8am-4pm, includes weekend rotations;* Job ID: 153273;