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 

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.

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.