Medication Room Assistant - Part Time, As Needed

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER•Dallas, TX

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Room Assistant – PRN (part time, as needed) supports the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of the medication room. This role supervises client self-administration of medication(s), monitors medical concerns, and arranges for/coordinates client medical care. This role focuses on medication preparation support, inventory management for stock medications, and documentation of client medications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Basic understanding of medications and medical terminology
Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain confidentiality
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound clinical judgments
Respects confidentiality always.
Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.
Adheres to the agency’s compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus policies & procedures.
Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly.
Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assistant, pharmacy technician, or related program preferred.
Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment setting preferred.
Familiarity with medication handling, inventory systems, or pharmacy procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain client files according to HHSC and Joint Commission requirements.
Maintain and update client appointment schedule(s) for medical providers, counselors, medication pick up, and outside service providers (med van, dental van, etc).
Order and replace supplies as needed to maintain stock levels.
Observe and document client self-administration of medication(s) in client’s e-Mar in Welligent, including any missed medication(s) and the reason(s) why the medication was missed.
Assists supervisor in completing required audits (i.e. first aid box audit) for quality monitoring and compliance.
Attend team meetings and training as required.
Record significant events related to client medical issues.
Coordinate with local vendors such as pharmacies or labs.
Ensure the medication room is clean and organized.
Maintain accurate medication inventory, including counts of controlled substances, with minimal errors.
Receive, log, and store medication deliveries according to protocol.
Monitor expiration dates and remove outdated or discontinued medications.
Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature logs and security of medications.
Other duties may be assigned.