Medication Room Attendant

Triumph Treatment Services•Buena, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Room Attendant is responsible for performing a range of administration tasks, with a great focus on medication assistance/observation. The Medication Room Attendant will be the point of contact between the patient, outside and onsite provider and pharmacies. This position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate ordering of medication refills, and audits medication records for accuracy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician desired.
Valid drivers license, insurance, and 5 years’ driving experience required
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.
Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
Ability to analyze situations and make decisions that moderately impact the immediate work unit.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, and communicate orally.
Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, feeling, reaching, pinching, and repetitive motions.
This position requires standing, walking, and bending for long periods.
This position may require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.

Nice To Haves

AA of Science/Arts Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient's independent medication administration following agency protocols.
Effectively manage patient medication refill requests.
Promptly communicate observations to the relevant team members.
Ensures high-quality patient care through efficient and well-structured systems.
Acts as primary point of contact for patients with providers, pharmacies, and on-site providers.
Support the admission process for clients entering treatment during the shift.
Attends the mandatory staff "pass down meeting" during shift change and actively participates.
Documents blood glucose levels.
Scheduling of medical appointments.
Observe and document collection of samples for urinalysis drug testing.
Perform medication audits in line with agency policies and procedures, which also encompasses the sign in/out process for narcotics.
Adheres to guidelines for handling missed medications, instances where patients accidentally drop or spit out medication, and any medication errors that may occur.
Ensure thorough and accurate documentation in patients' charts.
Collaborates with the team to create a secure, hygienic, and nurturing atmosphere.
Pre-screen patients and gather necessary information/documentation before they meet with a healthcare provider.
Help transcribe provider evaluations.
May at times transport patients to appointments and/or medication.
Convert medical management notes to ISP.
Provide support to patients in completing their daily task list.
Ensures accuracy of prescriptions by verifying their validity. Proactively seek clarification and completeness of medication orders.
Other duties as assigned.