DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

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 residents to the medication protocol, engage in medication observation protocol, monitor medication adherence, maintain all medication logs.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

This position requires a medical assistant certification and or MAP Certified individual.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Human Services field.

• Monitor Residents during the shift, including conducting hourly rounds.
• Maintain all medication logs to ensure they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor medication refrigerator temperature.
• Complete medication discontinuation and destruction protocol, under the supervision of the Program Nurse.
• Orient and monitor residents to ensure they are compliant with medication protocol and guidelines.
• Conduct Medication Observation Pass.
• Collect, prepare, and supervise drug screenings as well as administer breathalyzer as needed.
• Observe and identify residents’ concerns and communicate with the medical team.
• 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 residents.
• Provide Transportation when needed.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.