Job detail

Medication Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

#CPR Certification #Medication Administration #Crisis Management #Patient Records #First Aid Certification #Clinical Supervision #Residential Care #Healthcare Advocacy

Quick overview

The Medication Specialist manages the health and safety of individuals in a residential setting by coordinating care and overseeing medication administration. Key duties include auditing medication binders, maintaining records, and collaborating with Nurse and Case Managers.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor's degree and one year of medication dispensing experience are preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid certification.

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Job description

North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.

This is a full-time 36 hours per week position with multiple schedules available.

What you’ll do

Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.
Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.
Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
Print off medication lists to send off with clients.
Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.

What you’ll need

Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.
Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.
Skills: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required. Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employer Matching

403(b) Retirement Plan

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Sick Days

Discounted Movie Tickets

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Comprehensive Training Program

Internal Advancement Opportunities

Credit Union Banking

State Tuition Remission Program