Medication History Advocate

• Improves patient safety by collecting comprehensive and accurate medication histories at admission, reducing the risk of medication discrepancies, adverse drug events, and preventable harm during care transitions.
• Supports clinical teams by freeing up physicians and nurses from time-intensive medication reconciliation tasks, allowing them to dedicate more attention to direct patient care and acute clinical decision-making.
• Reduces hospital costs and readmission rates by identifying and resolving medication errors early in the admission process, minimizing the downstream clinical and financial impact of drug-related complications. Strengthens care coordination across departments by serving as a dedicated liaison between patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and clinical staff to ensure accurate and up-to-date medication information is available at every stage of the patient’s hospital stay.

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Ability to work independently, stay focused and organized, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to accurately record drug names, dosages, routes, and frequencies.
• Experience identifying medication discrepancies and catching errors before they affect patient care.
• Comfortable speaking with patients, family members, and caregivers in stressful or emotionally sensitive situations.
• Willing to reach out to outside pharmacies, care facilities, or doctor's offices to confirm medication information.
• Dedicated to patient safety and able to communicate clearly with patients who may be confused or have difficulty recalling their medications.

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