SRO Medication Coordinator 1

DePaul•City of Rochester, NY

9d•$22 - $22

About The Position

Halstead Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is hiring a Medication Coordinator 1. The role coordinates and oversees residents’ medications in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and New York State Office of Mental Health regulations. It maintains accurate medication records, supports timely prescription ordering and refills, and coordinates with residents, doctors, pharmacies, providers, and residential staff. The position also supports staff training, monitors residents participating in self-medication, and maintains a clean, organized, welcoming medication room while treating residents and others with care and respect. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The position pays $21.75–$22.05 per hour and is eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and excellent organizational skills demonstrated through prior medication-management experience, or an advanced educational degree.
One year of experience working with medications.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

A clean New York State driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy.

Responsibilities

Log in all client medications, verify label accuracy, complete documentation, and store medications according to DePaul policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Copy prescriptions and update client charts and medication and treatment records when medications or orders change.
Inventory medications to identify those that need to be ordered.
Ensure prescriptions are refilled as needed and maintain effective medication-ordering systems.
Liaise with residents, doctors, pharmacies, providers, and residential staff to support timely and accurate medication ordering and appointment scheduling.
Oversee supervision of residents’ medications in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily for accuracy of medication supervision.
Report significant medication issues, such as missed doses, refusals, or adverse reactions, to the Medication Coordinator 2, Assistant Director, or Residential Services Coordinator.
Assist with training and orienting applicable new staff in proper supervision of resident medications.
Monitor and document residents participating in the self-medication process.
Maintain resident confidentiality and demonstrate a caring, positive attitude toward residents, family members, staff, guests, and service providers.
Keep the medication room clean, organized, quiet, and welcoming for residents.
Perform other duties necessary for effective program and medication-room operations.