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Hunterdon Health
Medication Reconciliation Technician
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$37,806 / year median in New Jersey
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Medication Reconciliation Technician Position Summary Works in the Emergency Department to collect admission medication histories. The MRT, with oversight by the Transitions of Care Pharmacist, assists prescribers with the home medication portion of the electronic admission medication reconciliation process. The employee may function as an operational technician when necessary and/or if time allows. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Collects an accurate and complete home medication history by interviewing the patient and utilizing secondary sources as needed. 2. Accurately and completely enters medication history into electronic medical record (EMR). 3. Provides operational assistance in the Emergency Department or main pharmacy when necessary and if time allows. 4. Assists in training pharmacy technicians pertaining to medication histories.