Medication Specialist, Residential Recovery

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a valuable member of the treatment team who maintains the continuity of treatment while ensuring the physical safety of the residents during their shifts.

Requirements

• This role requires working with female clients. Due to privacy and safety requirements this position is designated as female only.
• Understanding the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12 step programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• MOP certification.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with residents, their providers, and the pharmacy to coordinate refills.
• Monitoring medication adherence and notifying the Program Director, Clinical director as necessary.
• Maintaining an accurate record of medications which remain in the possession of residents.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of all medications stored and disposed of.
• Ensuring the medication refrigerator is in working condition and monitoring refrigeration temperatures.
• Ensuring smooth return and release of medications at discharge.
• Stocking the medication room with appropriate supplies.
• Checking house supplies and first aid kits for expired medication.
• Assisting with medication disposal on a scheduled basis in accordance with State and federal regulations.
• Regularly cleaning and organizing the medication storage area.
• Orienting new residents to the programs’ medication policies and procedures.
• Training new and existing program staff on facility’s medication policies and procedures.
• Arranging for program staff to receive Naloxone training and on- going medication education.
• Reporting medication errors and incidents to BSAS and other authorities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees