Medication Specialist, Faith House, 40 Hours, Evening Shift

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Directly connects clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications.

2. Works with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication.

3. Observes and supports clients taking their medication as prescribed.

4. Monitors medication adherence and notifies the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly.

5. Maintains accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client.

6. Maintains accurate records of all medication that is stored and disposed of.

7. Disposes of medication that is expired, that a new prescription is filled in place of, or is left behind in the program after discharge.

8. Ensures that the medication refrigerator is in good working order and the temperatures are recorded daily.

9. Ensures smooth release of medications to individuals at time of discharge.

10. Stocks the Medication room with appropriate supplies such as medication cups, counting trays, etc., and cleaning of the supplies on a regular basis.

11. Checks and replaces expired facility-supplied medications, including first aid kit supplies, and naloxone (Narcan) rescue kits.

12. Orients new clients to Program's medication policies and procedures.

13. Informs new and existing program staff on the program's medication policies and procedures.

14. Works with residents to assist with activities of daily living and foster basic living skills.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. CPR, First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six (6) months after hire date.

3. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

4. Current valid US-issued driver's license.

Preferred:

1. Associate degree.

2. MAP certification and/or experience with handling medications.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

Preferred:

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in patient care and office environments.