Meds Manager

Recovery Centers of Montana•St. Ignatius, MT

17h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Manager is responsible for the security of all medications and supervision of the clients at the residential facility. Medication management includes monitoring, reconciling medications, and ensuring clients get the desired outcomes. It requires a thorough review of prescribed drugs and their possible side effects to create treatment plans and monitor their safety and efficacy.

Requirements

Communication Skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Interact well with our clients and all staff.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Enters client information into computer, count meds and enter into MM, enters data for time accuracy for all medical appointments outside the facility.
Compiles data for occupancy and census records in the Medication’s Department.
Verifies the clients medications prior to dispensation with the clients and the proper dosages and the proper medication.
Manages and is responsible for the refill of medications, and changes directions as per Doctor’s orders.
Picks up medications from pharmacies.
Monitors and supervises the dispensation, storage, and destruction of medications; maintains records and logs of medications as per State Regulations, Company Policies and Doctor orders.
Understands and enforces Company Policies and Procedures and State Regulations.
Understands all emergency protocols, responds to emergencies.
Maintains Med Room in compliance with Infection Control and Standard Precautions Policies with emphasis on proper Biohazard Waste/Sharps Management and Disposal.
Immediately reports client changes in condition to care managers and addiction counselors.
Responsibilities may include making sure meds employees are safely doing their job, observing, storing, and keeping track of medications.
Observe work environment for potential injury hazards and take appropriate preventative safety precautions.
Able to read and write reports, business correspondence, memos and staff performance evaluations.