Medication History Specialist PRN
About The Position
The Medication History Specialist (MHS) is an integral member of the Emergency Department team and works with patients identified for hospital admission to obtain and document the best possible medication history. The role supports high-quality, safe care by helping reduce medication duplications, omissions, and potential errors. Medication information is entered accurately into the electronic medical record and informs treatment plans, medication orders during hospitalization, and discharge planning. The MHS uses interview and inquiry techniques with patients, families, and pharmacies to compile medication histories; enters home medications into the electronic medical record; monitors the tracking board for potential admissions and complex patients; and updates medication records after notification of admission. The position requires service excellence, patience, and compassion when interacting with patients and families. The specialist works under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership, ED Leadership, the Medication Safety Officer, and nurses as needed to resolve discrepancies or errors in home medication orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy technician experience.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHT) certification.
- Ability to pass the Pharmacy Technician medication reconciliation competency test.
- Ability to pass annual competency and quality assurance metrics.
- Minimal typing skills and basic computer skills.
- Good oral communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic management skills.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and clarify patients’ home medication lists using drug information resources, community pharmacies, physician offices, patient and family interviews, and prescription bottles brought to the Emergency Department.
- Identify prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal or supplemental products, including their doses.
- Provide medication histories and related patient information to nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals as appropriate.
- Enter all home medications into the electronic medical record and update the record after notification of patient admission to match ordered or active prescription medications.
- Monitor the tracking board for potential admissions and highly complex patients to complete medication histories.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, pharmacists, nurses, and people outside the hospital to gather medication history information.
- Provide professional, courteous customer service during calls, team interactions, and patient and family interactions.
- Make rounds in the Emergency Department with nursing staff, physician staff, and patients.
- Work with Pharmacy Leadership, ED Leadership, the Medication Safety Officer, and nurses as needed to resolve discrepancies or errors in home medication orders.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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Education Level
High school or GED
