Medication Coordinator 1 (TAP)

About the role

DePaul is now hiring a full-time Medication Coordinator at our Apple Blossom Treatment Apartment Program!

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for medication related systems, adherence to DePaul Policy, Training and Standards.
• Processes all incoming client medications. This includes checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation and storing medications as per DePaul’s standards and NYS Office of Mental health regulations.
• Processes incoming prescriptions, medication or treatment orders and updates client charts as well as the Medication Administration Record (MAR) when new medications or change orders are prescribed.
• Inventories all medication (pill, liquid, inhaler, and creams) and required supplies (BGL test strips, alcohol swabs) weekly to identify medications that need to be ordered.
• Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed. Requests standing order prescriptions as needed.
• Tracks and oversees the medication ordering, supply and ensures medications are on site without interruptions of medication regimen.
• Acts as a liaison with resident, doctors, pharmacies, providers and residential staff as necessary to ensure timely and accurate ordering of medications and appointment scheduling as needed.
• Oversees the supervision of all residents’ medications in accordance with physician’s orders, DePaul’s Policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Maintains medication related documentation weekly for accuracy and completeness. Addresses areas of need with Site Supervisor.
• Reports significant issues regarding client medications to the Residential Supervisor (i.e. missed doses of medications, resident refusals, adverse reactions, etc.).
• Responsible for overseeing 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.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operations of the program, and the medication room in particular.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Advanced educational degree preferred.
• One-year experience working with people with mental illness preferred.
• Demonstrated prior medication management experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with experience interfacing with medical personnel and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy.
• Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with medical personnel.
• Adherence to protocols.

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

Pay

Pay range for this position is $21.75-$22.05/hour.

Schedule

This full-time position is Tuesday-Saturday 100pm-930pm.