Pharmacy Med Rec Technician-Certified **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 40568437 Posted On 02/14/2025 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Pharmacy + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0 + **Department:** Pharmacy + **Shift:** Monday - Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. + **Job ID:** 160734 **UnityPoint Health Information** **Why UnityPoint Health? **    **Commitment to our Team** – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row 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 an 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.     + Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   + You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    + We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.     **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   **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.    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org **Overview** Assists the pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff in obtaining accurate home medication lists from patients being admitted to the hospital and conveying that information electronically to the patient record. **Responsibilities** **Operational Functions** + Obtains accurate home medication histories via patient interview and phone calls to retail pharmacies. + Applies “best practices” when obtaining a medication list including the following: + Obtaining patient demographic information including, name and medical record number, physicians, and emergency contacts. + Documenting the name of the pharmacy where the patient has their medication filled + Documenting the following information for each medication (including prescription and over-the counter) listed: + Drug name (generic) + Strength or concentration + Formulation (extended release, controlled release, etc.) + Dose + Route + Frequency + Last time taken + Reconciles the home medication list to check for duplications and/or omissions before entered electronically to patient’s record. + Brings all discrepancies to the attention of the confirming pharmacist. + Contacts the patient’s emergency contact, pharmacy, or physician office to resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner. + Updates the home medication list in the electronic medical record. + Maintains a thorough understanding of computer functions needed. **Compliance** + Completes competency requirements prior to deadlines, as outlined in hospital policies and/ or legal requirements. + Demonstrates familiarity with medication reconciliation by reading current Joint Commission requirements and National Patient Safety Goals. + Completes a competency checklist, including observing a pharmacist during a patient interview and performing supervised patient interviews before being signed off by the pharmacy manager. + Remains up to date on medications and hospital processes at Finley. **Professionalism** + Interacts with patients and medical staff using strong interpersonal and communication skills. + Works efficiently and accurately to budget time effectively and follow procedures with minimum supervision. + Participates in hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to the practice area and medication reconciliation. **Pharmacy Technician Functions** + Assists pharmacy technicians by preparing and distributing medication products to fulfill medication orders. + Ensures appropriate and adequate medication inventory by restocking, rotating stock, removing expired medications, repackaging medications, and ordering supplies when needed. + Answers the telephone and directs calls to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** High School diploma or GED **Experience:** At least one (1) year of hospital or retail pharmacy experience. **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Certified as Pharmacy Technician (CPhtT) per state or federal regulations. · Registration in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy · Incumbent must pass internal Omnicell and IV Competency exams. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. · Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker · Interaction with a wide variety of people · Maintain confidential information · Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information · Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor · Basic computer knowledge using word processing, e-mail, and web browser. · Teamwork · Problem-solving and analytical ability · Planning and organizing skills · Microsoft Office experience · Independent Judgement & Decision Making · Flexibility · Accountability **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Pharmacy Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 40568437 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250214 End Date 20250321 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician MercyOne Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Clarke University Medical Lab Technician-Certified-Laboratory UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Certified Medical Assistant-Cardiology Clinic UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital 2nd Shift Direct Support Professional Dubuque or D Area Residential Care Paramedic Southwest Health CMA or LPN – Family Medicine Southwest Health CNA- Med/Surg Southwest Health Emergency Medicine - Physician PRN - Dubuque, Iowa UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.