DescriptionSUMMARY: 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: Position Specific Duties
- 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.
Administrative Tasks:
- Complete all required paperwork including documentation in the program log in a timely manner.
- Perform program recordkeeping, filing, and the organization of vital documents.
- Provide telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other programs as needed.
- Participate in required supervisions staff meetings and trainings.
- Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies.
- Ability to use a computer including inputting information into data systems.
Compliance Requirements:
- Remain awake during your shift at all times.
- Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications.
- Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services.
- Comply with the established protocol for medication management/distribution.
- Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: The work environment requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- The work noise level is that of an average busy home.
- Ensure safety through fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Ensure a safe workplace to reduce potential risk of violence.
- Ensure a safe and clean program addressing and communicating any facility issues.
- Observe all health and safety requirements including Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Abide by the Hazard Communication policy and the disposal of hazardous waste.
- Abide by the Blood Bourne Pathogens/Universal Precautions policy and procedure.
- Adhere to all emergency evacuation procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Require good vision (the ability to see) either with or without various assistive devices.
- Requires the ability to hear either with or without various assistive devices.
- Requires the ability to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing.
- Some manual dexterity is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
- Some manipulative ability is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
- Position requires overall light physical effort.
- Frequent climbing of stairs is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
- Ability to quickly move throughout the facility in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities
- Ability to quickly perform emergency-type actions as needed (Police, Fire, Medical, etc.)