Location: Lancaster,PA, USA
**Penn State Health** - **Lancaster Medical Center**
**Location:** US:PA: Lancaster
**Work Type:** Full Time
**FTE:** 1.00
**Shift:** Varied
**Hours:** Day/evening rotation with weekend requirement
**Recruiter Contact:** Trevor Smith at ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
As an integral member of the pharmacy team and under the supervision of a pharmacist is responsible for working with newly admitted patients in the emergency department to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers. They will use this to determine medication orders during hospital admission and upon discharge from the hospital. Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, metric systems, and computer systems is necessary, in addition to excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, staff, and outside providers. The medication reconciliation technician may provide services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be following laws and regulations.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)** :
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.
+ Current Pharmacy Technician certification or currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)** :
+ Minimum three (3) years of medication history or pharmacy experience preferred, including hospital and community experience.
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**For more information:**
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**For a full list with more detailed information:**
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?**
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-###-#### between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._
**Position** Medication Reconciliation Technician - VARIED SHIFTS - Pharmacy
**Location** US:PA:Lancaster | Pharmacy | Full Time
**Req ID** null