Medical Liaison
About The Position
Bancroft is a nonprofit service provider supporting children and adults with autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and people in need of neurological rehabilitation. Its services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, residential programs, behavioral stabilization, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation. The Medical Liaison works at Bancroft’s Swedesboro, New Jersey campus in Healthcare Services. The current hiring range is $20.63–$21.04, plus additional incentives. The role administers medications in accordance with applicable regulations and protocols, conducts medication-record and prescription audits, reports changes or concerns to nursing staff, inventories nursing supplies, performs EKG studies, and maintains medication lists and records for care planning and review.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with neurologically challenged individuals.
- Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and Medication certifications within the first 90 days of employment.
- Valid driver’s license in the incumbent’s legal name and current address, with no provisional restrictions.
- At least one year of driving experience with the required license.
- At least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications in accordance with Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities regulations and applicable protocols.
- Complete weekly audits of the Medication Administration Record (MAR), prescriptions, and medications with nursing, and submit audits to the Lead Medication Technician.
- Report variations from the norm to the on-site Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, as applicable.
- Conduct nursing supplies inventory as directed by the Lead Medical Liaison.
- Perform EKG studies according to prescribed protocol.
- Manage medication lists online and by other applicable means, including copying lists for IHPs, IDTs, parents, auditors, and surveyors; confirming MAR accuracy; and confirming that the pharmacy received scanned copies of orders when an MAR audit reveals a discrepancy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
