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Medication History Specialist

**Location:** Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type: Full-Time

**Shift:** Shift 2

Job Description

Summary:

The Medication History Specialist supports accurate medication reconciliation for new patients admitted at their hospital site. Assists the entire patient care team (pharmacist, nurse, provider, etc) in ensuring the completion and accuracy of medication histories.

Medication history documentation responsibilities will be conducted in various patient care settings including but not limited to: emergency department, inpatient care nursing units, surgical pre-admission testing office, or any other place at the respective site assigned by the pharmacist, provider, or supervisor.

To ensure the most accurate information, medication documentation involves collecting information from various sources including: the patient, patient caregiver, any available health information exchange(s), retail pharmacies, physician offices, or any other source as directed by the pharmacist, nurse, provider, or supervisor.

Education And Credentials

Responsibilities:

HS Diploma or GED required. AAS in Business/Healthcare-related degree preferred. BA/BS in Business/Healthcare-related degree preferred. You must meet one of the below requirements: Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB certification) Certified Medical Assistant Relevant NYS Healthcare License (such as but not limited to LPN) Actively enrolled in one of the following healthcare degree programs at an accredited institution: Nursing (Nurse/Nurse Practitioner), Pharmacy (Pharmacist), Medicine (Physician), Physician Assistant, Dentistry (Dentist), Dietitian/Nutritionist, Physical Therapist

Experience

Other information:

3 years of experience in a healthcare setting (within the past 5 years) preferred. 1 year of direct patient care in a healthcare setting preferred. Typing skills assessment required

Job Details

Department: BGMC Medical Reconciliation

Standard Hours Per Week: 75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required: No

**With Rotation:** No

**Scheduled Work Hours:** 11a-7p; 12-8p; 1p-9p; 2p-10p; 3p-11p

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC

Requisition ID#: 118

Recruiter: Casey M. Calandra

Grade: T6

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

**Salary Range:** $23.76 -$30.08

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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**Position** Medication History Specialist

**Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Corporate Administration | Full-Time

**Req ID** null

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