Medication Specialist - Recovery Services-Female Only

Advocates•Worcester, MA

About The Position

The Medication Specialist provides medication training, administration, storage, and incident reporting for program participants in Recovery Services. The role includes reviewing doctors’ orders, transcribing medication sheets, and reviewing medication-related goals. The specialist coordinates daily medication schedules, educates participants about medications, maintains medication support plans and documentation, and helps participants obtain prescriptions and connect with healthcare providers. The position also oversees medication storage and disposal, conducts medication counts and documentation reviews, leads a weekly medication and wellness group, communicates participant progress, and trains staff on medication procedures. The role requires reporting and investigating medication errors and maintaining knowledge of applicable confidentiality laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Sensitivity to the needs of the population served.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High energy level, 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.
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 participants’ daily medication schedules, providing support and assistance as needed.
Educate participants about medication names, dosages, and side effects.
Create and maintain medication support plans.
Track and document medication orders and assist participants in obtaining orders for new, changed, or discontinued medications.
Help participants connect with Community Health Center or other providers for medication evaluations when applicable.
Oversee medication records, safe storage, medication packed for leave of absence, refrigerated medication, and proper medication disposal.
Transcribe prescription information and complete daily medication counts.
Review medication documentation weekly.
Run a weekly medication and wellness group.
Document participants’ progress, mental status, and changes in daily notes.
Liaise with community providers and related agencies and develop community resources to meet medication service needs.
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 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.