SRO Medication Coordinator 1

  • DePaul
  • West Seneca, NY, US
  • 6mo ago
  • Part-time
  • On-site

Overview

Ebenezer Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is now hiring for a part time Medication Coordinator 1!

 

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 and competitive wages from $21-$21.30/hour

Responsibilities

  • Properly logs in all client medications.  This includes checking labels for accuracy, completing proper documentation and storing medications as per DePaul’s policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations. 
  • Makes copies of all prescriptions, updates client charts as well as the medication and treatment record when new medications or change orders are prescribed.
  • Inventories medication counts in a timely fashion to identify medications that need to be ordered. 
  • Ensures that prescriptions are refilled as needed.
  • Ensures effective systems are in place for the ordering of all medications. 
  • 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, agency policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
  • Reviews the Medications Administration Record (MAR) daily to ensure accuracy of the supervision of the medications. 
  • Reports significant issues regarding client medications to the Medication Coordinator 2, Assistant Director or the Residential Services Coordinator (i.e.: missed doses of medications, resident refusals, adverse reactions, etc.).
  • Assist with the training / orientation of all new applicable staff with regard to proper supervision of resident medications.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of all residents involved in the self-medication process.
  • Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitudes towards all residents (as per respect policy), family members, staff, guests and service providers.
  • Ensures the medication room is clean, organized, quiet and a welcoming environment for residents.
  • Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program and the medication room in particular.
  • Qualifications

    Education & Experience: High School diploma / GED and excellent organizational skills as demonstrated by prior medication management experience, or advanced educational degree required.  One (1) year experience working with medications.

     

    *A clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy is preferred. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

    Work Environment

    The schedule for this position is: Sundays, Mondays and Fridays - 4:30pm to 11pm .

    Benefits

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

     

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