UnityPoint Health
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
The Medication Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for obtaining and documenting accurate home medication lists for newly admitted inpatients by interviewing patients and contacting pharmacies. They ensure all medication data, allergies, and immunization records are correctly entered into the Epic system to promote patient safety.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience or education. A Certified Pharmacy Technician certification and registration with the State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy are required.
Analysis & Patient Relations Obtain names of newly admitted patients going to 4th or 5th floor via ER Track Board and/or Nursing Bed Manager, 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.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
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