SRO Medication Coordinator 1

DePaul • Town/Village of East Rochester, NY

92d • $21 - $21

About The Position

Parkside Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is looking for a full time Medication Coordinator 1 to join the team for the evening shift! This position offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life within a supportive work environment that values diversity. The role also provides opportunities for professional development and career advancement, along with excellent benefits and competitive wages ranging from $21 to $21.30 per hour.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED and excellent organizational skills as demonstrated by prior medication management experience, or advanced educational degree required.
• One (1) year experience working with medications.
• A clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy is preferred.
• Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Properly logs in all client medications, checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation, and storing medications as per DePaul’s policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Makes copies of all prescriptions, updates client charts as well as the medication and treatment record when new medications or change orders are prescribed.
• Inventories medication counts in a timely fashion to identify medications that need to be ordered.
• Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed.
• Ensures effective systems are in place for the ordering of all medications.
• Acts as a liaison with residents, doctors, pharmacies, providers, and residential staff as necessary to ensure timely and accurate ordering of medications and appointment scheduling.
• Oversees the supervision of all residents’ medications in accordance with physician’s orders, agency policy, and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Reviews the Medications Administration Record (MAR) daily to ensure accuracy of the supervision of the medications.
• Reports significant issues regarding client medications to the Medication Coordinator 2, Assistant Director, or the Residential Services Coordinator.
• Assists with the training/orientation of all new applicable staff regarding proper supervision of resident medications.
• Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of all residents involved in the self-medication process.
• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude towards all residents, family members, staff, guests, and service providers.
• Ensures the medication room is clean, organized, quiet, and a welcoming environment for residents.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program and the medication room.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees