Clinical ED Medication History Specialist

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a Medication History Specialist to support the Emergency Department by obtaining and documenting the best possible medication history for patients admitted to the hospital.

You will enter data into the electronic medical record, coordinate with nurses, physicians and pharmacists, and help reduce medication errors, duplications, and omissions while maintaining compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPHT and PHT certifications required on hire.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience; retail experience preferred.
• Basic typing and computer skills; good oral communication; ability to lift 30 pounds and push ~100-pound cart.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and clarify patients' home medication lists using resources and sources.
• Interact with nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other medical staff to share information.
• Provide customer service during calls and interactions; communicate with patient populations.
• Coordinate with outside hospital staff to gather history.
• Make rounds with ED team to review medications with patients.
• Perform other duties and comply with hospital policies.

Skills

Communication

Patient interaction

EMR entry

Team collaboration

Typing

Basic computer skills

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

PHT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a Medication History Specialist to support the Emergency Department by obtaining and documenting the best possible medication history for patients admitted to the hospital.

You will enter data into the electronic medical record, coordinate with nurses, physicians and pharmacists, and help reduce medication errors, duplications, and omissions while maintaining compassionate patient care.