Medication Coordinator

Key Works • Seattle, WA

13d • $28 - $31

About The Position

Key Recovery provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and work skills training to help low-income, high-risk patients achieve sustained recovery and rebuild their lives. We offer a unique combination of long-term residential clinical treatment, work skills training, and transitional housing. For more information visit keyrecovery.org. The Medication Coordinator will assist patients throughout their time in our treatment program, including providing support during the initial admission and thoroughly preparing patients for discharge from Key Recovery. The medication liaison 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. The medication liaison will help patients coordinate medical care, with medical prescribers, and monitor patients self-administer their medications. While preparing for discharge, the medication liaison will assist the patients to coordinate aftercare appointments with medical providers and pharmacy upon discharge. Schedule Shift: TBD

Requirements

• Must have a Medical Assistant Certification
• LPN license preferred
• AA Degree in chemical dependency studies preferred
• Experience with monitoring self-administered medications or similar activities
• Experience working with patients with SUD and co-occurring disabilities
• Requires a valid Washington state driver’s license
• Computer and EHR literate
• Must be CPR certified or have the ability to receive CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment
• No history of misuse of alcohol or other drugs for a minimum of one year prior to employment with Key Recovery Center.
• Employer is a drug-free workplace, and employees will agree to abide by Key Recovery's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policies including compliance with any drug testing requirements.
• Candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and TB screening within first week of employment.
• The duties requiring sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, smiling, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, ability to grip with hands and fingers.
• Ability to hear and speak conversationally, fluent in English occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs without an elevator.

Nice To Haves

• LPN license preferred
• AA Degree in chemical dependency studies preferred

Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reliable work attendance and ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a variety of records, organize data, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated 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 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.
• Ability to prepare, develop, and provide training to other staff members concerning medication and other similar type training; facilitate a group training such as new hire on-boarding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR and 45 CFR.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Company-paid medical, along with dental, and vision insurance with employer-sponsored wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, plus a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching
• Professional Development: Access to industry-leading training and conferences, as well as tuition reimbursement for relevant courses.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree