Medical History Specialist - Medication Administration (Full time, day shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical History Specialist will gather and enter patient medication histories into the hospital's systems, ensuring accuracy for healthcare providers during admissions at a leading healthcare center. Applicants must have relevant licensure and demonstrate strong patient communication skills. This full-time role requires early shifts and includes weekend rotations.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or successful completion of GED is required.
• LPN or RN licensure; or Pharmacist with vaccine licensure.
• 2 years of previous hospital healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient's current home medications prior to hospital admission.
• Accurately enters home medication list into hospital's information system.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent patient interview skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Knowledge of medication names

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN or RN licensure

Job description

Medical History Specialist - Medication Administration (Full time, day shift)

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title: Medication History Specialist- Medication Administration

Location: 555 N Duke Street

Department: Medication History Services

Hours: Day shift: Early start 5:00am-2:30pm or 6:00am-3:30pm. every 6th weekend rotation, one summer/winter requirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for accurately collecting and entering patient medication histories into the hospital’s information system for utilization by health care professional during the hospital encounter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Collects a list of the patient’s current home medications in anticipation of hospital admission.
• Responsible for gathering information from various resources (physician offices, community pharmacy, historical encounter, extended care facility, another acute care facility) to ensure a complete and accurate entry into the hospital’s computer system.
• Effectively communicates with other health care professionals to maintain appropriate patient flow and identify patient specific needs (language barriers, educational, financial, etc).
• Accurately enters the home medication list into the hospital’s information system for utilization by the Provider responsible for admitting the patient.
• Completes the computer entry of the home medication list in a timely manner so it can be used as the foundation for the patient’s admission medication orders.
• Directs any unresolved issues to the Pharmacist.
• Administration of definedmedications/vaccinations.
• Competency and accountability in the use of medication safety technology (pyxis and barcode scanning for patient and medication identification).
• Performs screening assessments for drug and alcohol, suicide, Hep C, pneumococcal and influenza.
• Places orders (medication, lab and support services) as a result of the screening tool.
  
  

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Serve as a primary training resource for new employee training.
• Data analysis with data entry into hospital defined database.
• Provide educational opportunities to the health system.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diplomaorsuccessful completion of General Educational Development (GED) exam is required.
• LPN or RN licensure;orPharmacist with vaccine licensure (such as an immunization certification through an accredited organization (American Pharmacists Association (APhA)).
• Must obtain 80% or higher on department administered exam on key elements of the medication history process (administered post employment.
• General computer skills.
• Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic), their uses, doses, and routes ofadministration.
• Must be able to identify medications based on markings.
• Excellent patient interview skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with patient and other health care professionals.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of previous hospital health care.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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