Medication Coordinator

Key Works•Seattle, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Coordinator assists patients throughout their time in our treatment program, including providing support during the initial admission and thoroughly preparing for discharge from Key Recovery. The medication coordinator is an integral part of our clinical team by supporting the counselors in providing a trauma informed care environment and supporting the patients in their recovery journey and monitor patients self-administer their medications.

Requirements

Minimum high school degree or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in residential treatment facilities.
Experience with monitoring self-administered medications.
Experience working with patients with SUD and co-occurring disabilities.
Computer and EHR literate.
Requires a valid Washington state driver’s license.
Reliable work attendance and ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain variety of records, organize data, and prepare reports.
Knowledge of community resources and demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and responsively with them.
Ability to demonstrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all work-related activities.
Ability to advocate for inclusion, equity and belonging for all patients and colleagues.
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize your own workload and work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships and maintain strong boundaries with clients.
Demonstrated ability to maintain current, accurate and complete documentation in patient records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR and 45 CFR.
CPR and First Aid certification required or must be able to obtain within 90 days of employment
Must be able to pass a criminal background check to be able to work around children and vulnerable adults, successfully pass preemployment TB and drug testing

Responsibilities

Assist with admitting new patients by participating in patient medical and medication orientation, including receiving medications, entering data into electronic health records, and updating other clinical, RSS and Case Manager staff with patient needs.
Provides monitoring of patients self-administering their medications and documentation of all medications.
Collaborate with Medical Case Managers and Health Team to ensure the patients have the most updated medication prescriptions and medications onsite.
Completes incident reports related to medication errors.
Complete medication observation and documentation, scans, and uploads patient documentation into EHR.
Daily records of medication fridge temperature logs.
Perform and document weekly C.O.W.S. and relay information to Health Team.
Responsible for returning unused medications to pharmacy.
Alert pharmacy of patient discharge.
Reconcile inventory in electronic health records and complete incident reports for medication related reporting needs.
Destroy unused and expired medications properly, as well as medications for discharged patients.
Track supplies and inventory and report needs to Health Team.
Follow MOUD/MAT policies and procedures.
Attend all mandated meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company-paid medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-sponsored wellness programs
Generous vacation
Sick leave
10 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
401(k) with company matching
Access to industry-leading training and conferences
Tuition reimbursement for relevant courses
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology