Medication Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Boston, MA

12d•$47,500 - $56,718•Onsite

About The Position

North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required
CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.
One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required.
Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.
Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.
Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
Print off medication lists to send off with clients.
Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities