Pharmacy Admissions Specialist I

Fort Collins, Co, Larimer County, Co, United States Description Pharmacy Admission Specialist (Medication Reconciliation Technician) Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH Pharmacy FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Flex Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Schedule Rotation through major winter and summer holiday block Majority of shift times start as early as 7am or end as late as 9pm M-F, rotating through working 1 in 4 weekends. As with any position, the schedule may need to change if/as business needs change, but employees will be given adequate notice. Our services are daily from 7am-9pm (including weekends and holidays). May rotate through working at Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, and occasionally at Greeley Hospital in Greeley. Summary Pharmacy Admissions Specialists (PAS) are responsible for helping the healthcare team by obtaining and documenting patient's home medications in the electronic health record. This is also known as a "Med Rec Tech" at other institutions. Position requires staff to use computers and interact with patients for the entirety of a shift, be comfortable with potentially going into patient rooms in the ED and on inpatient units, and be very comfortable with calling patients on the phone. We are seeking team members who are self‑motivated to complete work and maintain a fast pace without regular oversight. Ideal candidates for this position include technicians who are looking to stay in a position for several years. This role does not include staffing within our outpatient pharmacies (retail) or inpatient pharmacy (IV room, medication delivery, etc.). Responsibilities Interview patients and family members to obtain a valid list of patient's home medications upon admission. Communicate with retail pharmacies, primary care physicians, and other resources to gather information and recognize and apply knowledge of appropriate/specific drugs within scope. Accurately record information in the patient's electronic health record in a timely manner and maintain accurate data involving patient information. Requirements High School diploma or GED. Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT). Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent. Preferred 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience or 1 year of experience with CPhT certification. Retail Pharmacy Experience. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. 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UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents 403(b) with employer matching contributions Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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