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LEAD CARE COORDINATOR I&I- MEDICATION ROOM - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity · Hartford, CT · 1 wk ago
OTHR$21.25–$25/hrFull-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.

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