Medication Coordinator 1 (TAP)

Company: DePaul
Location: Depew
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

US-NY-CheektowagaCategory Residential Care Mental HealthType Regular Full-TimeFLSA Status Non-ExemptShift Varied ShiftsDepartment ResidentialCorporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS)Overview

The DePaul Apple Blossom Apartment Treatment Program is looking for a full-time Medication Coordinator to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for medication related systems, adherence to DePaul Policy, Training and Standards.
• Process 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.
  
• Process 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. Request standing order prescriptions as needed.
  
• Tracks and oversees the medication ordering, supply and ensure 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.
  
• Monitors the medication related documentation weekly for accuracy and completeness. Address 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.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education & Experience: 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.
  
  * In addition to the above criteria this position also requires a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul's personnel policy.
  
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