Medication Clerk
About The Position
Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation 125-bed CARF Accredited treatment facility awarded as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for 2021, 2022, and 2025. Our organization encourages employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company. We seek a Medication Clerk to join our team to continue providing high-quality Substance Abuse Treatment. The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain an accurate filing system.
- Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
- Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Understanding of the nature of chemical dependency.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills maintaining productive working relationships with staff.
- An understanding of government contracts and agencies.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
- Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- Performs effectively as a team player.
- Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with medications (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Observe self-administration of medications for clients as scheduled.
- Assign and label medication boxes for each client who is prescribed medication.
- Log all medications according to CHLCC policy.
- Create a client profile that consists of the client’s personal information as directed.
- Create a State Sheet for each client on medications, as directed.
- Ensure clients have their medications refilled in a timely manner by working with local pharmacies.
- Perform a weekly count of all medication under their control and report and document errors to the Medical Liaison.
- Count schedule II through V controlled medications at the start, end of each shift, and document appropriately, according to CHLCC Policy.
- Ensure controlled medications are locked properly in the narcotics cabinet using a 2-lock system.
- Ensure clients who are exiting receive their medications according to CHLCC policy.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
- Assist clients as needed regarding insurance coverage for medications.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
- Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
- Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
- Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
- And other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
- Sick Leave 48 hours
- Holidays 12 paid per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
