Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Intern

Summary: Responsible for accurate and timely review of prior-to-admission medication reconciliation in the Emergency Department (ED)
Interviews patients, family members, caregivers, or outpatient/community pharmacies and utilizes the electronic medical record (Epic) to identify prior-to-admission or recent discharge medication lists to compile the best possible medication list for patients in the ED preparing for hospital admission
Reviews this list directly with the ED providers or admitting providers including physicians, midlevel practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists, and documents that encounter’s best possible list of patients’ prior-to-admission medications within Epic
During the investigation, resolves identified discrepancies in medication doses, routes, frequencies, indications, and durations of therapy through direct communication with the providers
Prioritizes the review and creation of prior-to-admission medication lists according to admission and risk status
Effectively manages time to improve the transition to hospital admission concerning prior-to-admission medications through timely and thorough communication via telephone, electronic message, or personal conversation with the various sources of medication information based on patients’ admission status and timing.

Education: Acceptance or current student in pharmacy school required.

Licensure/Certification: Must have or be eligible for an Indiana Board of Pharmacy Intern license within six months of hire
If not a currently licensed intern, must have an active State Board of Indiana license as a Pharmacy Technician.

Experience: One year of pharmacy experience is preferred
Previous experience in retail pharmacy and handling of electronic medication records preferred
Experience with drug information resources preferred. Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is preferred
Must undergo training in motivational counseling and medication reconciliation processes including documentation directly in Epic
Must have excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals
Must be able to handle difficult patient and family situations commonly seen in the ED setting, including direct interaction with patients presenting with acute illness, with competence and compassion.