Medication Coordinator 1 (TAP)

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📍 Cheektowaga, NY, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

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

 

Why work for DePaul?

  • Make a positive difference in someone's life
  • Supportive work environment
  • We value diversity
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
  • Excellent benefits (see below for details)
  • Pay range for this position is $21.75-$22.05/hour

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. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

    Work Environment

    This full-time position is Tuesday-Saturday 1:00pm-9:30pm.

    Benefits

    This position is eligible for the following for the following benefits:  Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

     

    DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.  All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.

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    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Medication Coordinator 1 (TAP) role in the Residential department at depaul.
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