SRO Medication Coordinator 1

Responsibilities

• Logs in all client medications accurately, completes documentation, and stores according to DePaul’s policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Makes copies of all prescriptions, updates client charts, and documents changes in medications or treatment orders.
• Inventories medication counts and ensures prescriptions are refilled as needed.
• Ensures effective systems for ordering medications are in place and acts as a liaison with various stakeholders.
• Supervises all residents' medications in accordance with physician’s orders, agency policy, and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Reviews the Medications Administration Record (MAR) daily to ensure accuracy and reports significant issues to appropriate personnel.
• Trains new staff on proper supervision of resident medications and monitors the self-medication process for residents.
• Maintains a clean, organized, quiet, and welcoming medication room environment.
• Performs other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program and the medication room.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and excellent organizational skills.
• One (1) year experience working with medications.
• A clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy (preferred).
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

Qualifications

• Advanced educational degree required.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a caring attitude.
• Knowledge of NYS Office of Mental Health regulations and DePaul’s policies.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 403B Employer Match
• Employee Discount Programs