Medication History Specialist - Medication Administration (Full-time, Days)

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Medication History Specialist - Medication Administration (Full-time, Days)

Job ID: 322340

Category: Pharmacy

Work Type: FT

Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Work Schedule: Day Shift: 0700-1630 (4 days weekly) + 6th wekd

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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: FT/ Day Shift: 0700-1630 (4 days weekly) - Every 6th weekend required & 1 Winter & 1 Summer Holiday Requirement

Summary:

• The Medication History Specialist-Medication Administration 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. Additionally, the roles include administering designated vaccinations and may involve providing services within the scope of a professional licensure. The position requires the ability to learn new tasks quickly and adapt to frequent changes. Understanding and executing detailed, involved instructions is essential.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or successful completion of General Educational Development GED exam is required.
• Must obtain 80% or higher on department administered exam on key elements of pharmaceutical knowledge and of the medication history intake process.
• General computer skills.
• Considerable knowledge of medication names both trade and generic , their uses, doses, and routes of administration.
• Must be able to identify medications based on markings.
• Excellent patient interview skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with patients and other health care professionals.
• National pharmacy technician certification CPhT or other health care licensure LPN .
• Two 2 years of previous hospital health care or retail pharmacy practice experience.

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania State Board Issued License required.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• HS diploma LPN, ASN, or BSN
• Other (Required)
• Nursing diploma and a licensed practical nurse required.
• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• Associate's degree in nursing or higher required.

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.

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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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