Medication Collection Tech II

Job Summary:

The Medication Collection Technician (MCT) II is an advanced level position responsible for comprehensive collection, documentation, and validation of patients’ home medication histories across the continuum of care. In addition to core responsibilities, the MCT II serves as a subject matter expert, supporting quality improvement initiatives, mentoring staff, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance medication safety and clinical decision-making.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPHT) preferred.

Education:

• Associates degree or a technical certification in a healthcare related program or equivalent knowledge and experience preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• One (1) year of medication collection experience required
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of medication reconciliation processes and Meditech system.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and all levels of hospital and medical staff
• Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to lead process improvements and contributes to organizational goals related to medication reconciliation accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. 
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical products, generic names, routes of administration, dosage forms etc.
• Working knowledge of medical abbreviations, medical terminology and disease states
• Good level of judgment and ability to work independently
• Typing skills (30 words per minute)
• Ability to learn new computer programs in order to quickly and efficiently navigate clinical information systems and pharmacy-related databases
• Excellent organizational skills required due to the fast-pace and dynamic workflow for this role
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills
• Presents and operates in a professional manner which commands respect, reflects a high level of competency, and encourages congenitally