Medication History Specialist Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Medication History Specialist to work with the Emergency Department. You will obtain and document the best possible medication history from patients and families, enter it into the electronic medical record, and help ensure accurate treatment plans at admission.

You will work under Pharmacy leadership, pass required competency tests, and support discharge planning with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years as Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacy Technician preferred; BLS required.
• Typing, basic computer skills, and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document the best possible medication history from patients and families.
• Enter home medications into the electronic medical record accurately.
• Support admission processes and update medication records to match orders.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy and ED leadership to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Oral communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Cart pushing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician

BLS

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America)

About the Facility Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Wellstar Health System

Hours: Full Time M-F Days, 40 Hours per week, every 4th weekend

Position Summary

Reports to Pharmacy Department OR Emergency Services As an integral member of the Emergency Department team the Medication History Specialist (MHS) is responsible for working with patients who have been identified for admission to the hospital in order to obtain and document the best possible medication history. The MHS role is essential to assure high quality and safe care by reducing medication duplications, ommissions and possible errors. The information obtained will be accurately entered into the computer system and it will be used by the physicians, pharmacist, nurse and other healthcare providers as an input into treatment plans and medication orders during hospitalization, and in discharge planning for post hospital transition and care.

Must be capable of passing the medication reconciliation competency test for Pharmacy Technicians. Must be able to pass annual competency and quality assurance metrics.Interview and inquiry techniques, with the patient, family, pharmacy's) to compile the best possible medication history. Responsible for entering all home medications into the electronic medical record. Monitor the tracking board for potential admissions and highly complex patients to complete the medication history to assist in the delivery of quality care.Upon notification of patient admission responsible for updating home medication record in electronic medical record to match ordered and or active prescription medications.Possess service excellence skills, setting patient and family at ease, demonstrating, patience and compassion at the bedside. Will work under direction of Pharmacy Leadership, ED Leadership, Medication Safety Officer, and nurses as needed to resolve any discrepancies/errors in home medication orders.

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2 or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Typing skills, basic computer skills, good oral communication skills, good 'problem-solving' skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, ability to push a transportation cart of approx. 100 pounds. Certified Pharm Tech, Registered Pharm Tech, BLS.

Preferred Requirements

Medical terminology. Retail experience.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

• OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• OUR VALUES:
  • We serve with compassion
  • We pursue excellence
  • We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.