LEAD CARE COORDINATOR I&I- MEDICATION ROOM - FULL-TIME
About the role
InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay. As a Care Coordinator in the medication room, you will coordinate client appointments, perform medication reconciliation, and supervise client self-administration of medication following all regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with the nurses, you will ensure best client care for the clients at the 56 Recovery Programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise client self-administration of medication following all regulatory requirements.
- Guide, train, and mentor staff on proper med room protocols, safety standards, and daily operational workflows.
- Act as the primary administrative and operational bridge for the nursing team, streamlining daily medication workflows, shift-change handoffs, and administrative communication.
- Maintain complete safety, regulatory compliance, and organization within the medication room. Conduct routine, scheduled audits of medication supplies, expiration dates, secure storage conditions, and controlled substance logs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discharge or placement meetings to ensure the client's medication supply chain is fully established prior to arrival or discharge.
- Perform treatment planning related tasks including coordinating appointments and placements for all clients.
- Respond to and take a lead in all medical emergencies on the unit.
- Document in the clinical record according to requirements of the regulatory agencies.
- Ensure that the medication room is clean and organized at all times and that all medications are appropriately stored, labeled, and documented in the client Medication Administration Record.
- Perform client medication reconciliation at admission and after each medication change, as directed by the medical provider.
- Coordinate all client medication needs, including obtaining prescriptions, refills, and discontinuing medication, and prepare consultation reports for all appointments and Emergency Department visits.
- Facilitate groups as required.
- Transport clients in personal or Agency vehicle.
- Attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience supervising the administration of medication is required.
- Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Benefits
All benefit-eligible employees (scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week) receive:
- Medical, dental, and voluntary vision insurance with flexible contribution options, including two HDHP plans with HSA enrollment or a non-HDHP plan at minimal cost.
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life & AD&D insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance available.
- 401(k) with a 3% employer match plus an additional 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
- Generous paid PTO and paid holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Pay
Wage Range: $21.25 - $25.00 hourly.
Schedule
Sunday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM.