Medication Coordinator II (TAP)

DePaul•Buffalo, NY

20h•$22 - $22

About The Position

The DePaul Riverside Apartment Treatment Program is now hiring a full-time Medication Coordinator 2! Why work for DePaul? Make a positive difference in someone's life Supportive work environment We value diversity Opportunity for professional development and career advancement Excellent benefits Pay range for this position is $22-$22.30/hour

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
One-year experience working with people with mental illness preferred.
Demonstrated prior medication management experience required.
Excellent organizational and communication skills with experience interfacing with medical personnel and adherence to protocols.
Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
this position also requires a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy.

Nice To Haves

Advanced educational degree preferred.
Employee Supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for medication related systems, adherence to DePaul Policy, Training and Standards.
Supervises the Medication Coordinator 1(s).
Provides Medication related training for new employees in coordination with the Residential Supervisor.
Process all incoming client medications. This includes checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation and storing medications as per DePaul’s standards and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Process incoming prescriptions, medication or treatment orders and updates client charts as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when new medications or change orders are prescribed.
Inventories all medication (pill, liquid, inhaler and creams) and required supplies (BGL test strips, alcohol swabs) weekly to identify medications that need to be ordered.
Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed. Request standing order prescriptions as needed.
Tracks and oversees the medication ordering and supply and ensure medications are on site without interruptions of medication regimen.
Acts as a liaison with resident, doctors, pharmacies, providers and residential staff as necessary to ensure timely and accurate ordering of medications and appointment scheduling as needed.
Oversees the supervision of all residents’ medications in accordance with physician’s orders, DePaul’s Policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Monitors the medication related documentation weekly for accuracy and completeness. Address areas of need with Site Supervisor.
Reports significant issues regarding client medications to the Residential Supervisor (i.e. missed doses of medications, resident refusals, adverse reactions etc.).
Responsible for overseeing the monitoring and documentation of all residents involved in the self-medication process.
Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude towards all residents, family members, staff, guests and service providers.
Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program and the medications room in particular