Medication History Specialist WMCG
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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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 Various (United States
of America) 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.
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