**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. _Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_ **Position** Medication History Specialist **Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Corporate Administration | Full-Time **Req ID** null Equal Opportunity Employer Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.