Medication Specialist - Recovery Services-Female Only

Advocates•Worcester, MA

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About The Position

The Medication Specialist provides medication training, administration, storage, and incident reporting for medication administration. The role includes reviewing doctors’ orders, transcribing medication sheets, and reviewing medication-related goals. The specialist coordinates and monitors participants’ medication schedules, provides education and support, maintains medication plans and records, and works with participants and community providers to meet medication service needs. The position also trains and supervises staff on medication procedures and reports and investigates medication errors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Sensitivity to the needs of the population.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High energy, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
Ability to read English and communicate effectively in the primary language of the assigned program(s).
Valid driver’s license.
Access to an operational, insured vehicle and willingness to use it to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BSAS medication guidelines for residential level of care.
Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor program participants’ daily medication schedules, providing support and assistance as needed.
Educate program participants about medication names, dosages, and side effects.
Create and maintain medication support plans.
Track, document, and assist participants in obtaining medication orders for new, changed, or discontinued medication.
Help participants connect with Community Health Centers or providers for medication evaluations when applicable.
Oversee record keeping, safe medication storage, medication packed for leave of absence, refrigerated medication, and proper medication disposal.
Transcribe prescription information and complete daily medication counts.
Conduct weekly reviews of medication documentation.
Run a weekly medication and wellness group.
Communicate participants’ progress, mental status, and changes in daily notes.
Liaise with community providers and related agencies, and develop community resources as needed to ensure medication service needs are met.
Train and provide ongoing supervision to new employees and cross-trained staff on medication administration, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Report medication errors to the supervisor, through internal medication incident reporting, and to BSAS; investigate and review documentation to determine how and why errors occurred.
Maintain current knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws, including medication confidentiality laws.
Maintain constructive and productive communication with program and agency staff and service providers.