Medication Specialist

Description

SUMMARY: The Medication Specialist works as an integral part of the Program Team. The Medication Specialist performs, but is not limited to, the following duties: orient consumers to the medication protocol, engage in medication observation protocol, monitor medication adherence, maintain all medication logs. This position will provide oversight of consumer medication protocol in a structured setting where the consumers are kept safe and secure in a trauma-free environment; when necessary, perform CPR. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts which may include weekends and holidays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise consumers during the shift, including conducting hourly rounds.
• Maintain all medication logs to ensure they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Provide training on medication protocols and observation to employees.
• Monitor medication refrigerator temperature.
• Complete medication discontinuation and destruction protocol.
• Orient and monitor Consumers to ensure they are compliant with medication protocol and guidelines.
• Ability to count, document and observe consumers taking various prescription drugs.
• Collect, prepare, and supervise drug screenings as well as administer breathalyzer as needed.
• Observe and identify consumer concerns and communicate with the clinical team and or prescribers.
• Ability to climb three flights of stairs to conduct rounds on an hourly basis and deal with emergencies.
• Ability to walk outside to tour the grounds and ensure the safety of consumers.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Medication Specialist staff must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

• High School or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• General knowledge of medications.
• General knowledge of the homeless and those affected by substance use disorder.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain previous employment.
• Requires CPR certification every two years.
• Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.
• May require valid driver's license due to business-related travel.