Medication History Specialist (Evenings, Full-time)

Pennsylvania Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medication History Specialist to enhance patient safety by independently obtaining accurate pre-admission medication and allergy histories. This role involves interviewing patients and sources, screening for immunizations, and documenting information into the EHR for use across care teams.

The Specialist will collaborate with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies, recognize high-risk medications, and ensure precise home medication lists are maintained for direct

Qualifications

• Obtains accurate pre-admission medication and allergy histories.
• Gathers information from patients, families, and records to ensure complete documentation.
• Promotes medication safety and prevents duplications or omissions.

Responsibilities

• Review, collect, update, and enter pre-admission medications into the patient’s current medication list.
• Enter home medications in a timely manner to support accurate admission orders.
• Gather data from multiple sources to ensure comprehensive EHR documentation.
• Identify high-risk medications and notify a pharmacist.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies in home medication lists.
• Document allergy information including medications, environmental and food allergens.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Medication safety

Clinical documentation

EHR entry

Tools

EHR system

I-Vent

Job 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?

Schedule:

• 3 x 12 hours shifts (11:00 - 23:30 or 12:00-00:30) OR 4 - 9-hour shifts (13:00 - 22:30, 14:00 - 23:30 or 15:00 - 00:30)
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• 1 summer & 1 winter holiday requirement

Summary:

The Medication History Specialist plays a vital role in promoting patient and medication safety by independently obtaining accurate pre-admission medication and allergy histories. This includes conducting screenings for immunizations, Hepatitis C, CIWA, and vaccines for direct admissions, Emergency Department patients, and day surgery patients. As an essential member of the pharmacy team, the specialist gathers precise information through patient interviews and other sources to prevent medication duplications, omissions, and errors.

The data collected is entered into the electronic health record (EHR) and utilized by interdisciplinary healthcare professionals throughout the patient's hospital stay. This role requires strong knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, metric systems, and exceptional customer service skills. The specialist must be able to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, pharmacists, and care team members across the continuum of care.

The position requires the ability to learn new tasks quickly and adapt to frequent changes. Understanding and executing detailed, involved instructions is essential

Responsibilities:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Medication and Allergy Documentation

• Review, collect, update, and enter pre-admission medications into the patient's current medication list.
• Complete timely computer entry of home medications to support accurate admission medication orders.
• Gather information from multiple sources (e.g., patient, family, caregivers, dispense history, physician orders, community and mail-order pharmacies, acute care facilities) to ensure comprehensive and accurate EHR documentation.
• Identify high-risk medications, notify a pharmacist, and document appropriately in the EHR system (e.g., I-Vent).
• Collaborate directly with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies or concerns related to the patient's home medication list.
• Review, collect, update, and enter allergy information-including medications, environmental, and food allergens-and document contraindications, intolerances, and adverse reactions.

Screening and Immunization

• Conduct immunization screenings (e.g., Tdap, COVID-19, Influenza, Pneumococcal) and order outstanding immunizations based on screening results.
• Perform substance use screenings, notify clinical staff member when necessary, and order consultations as indicated.
• Screen