SRO Medication Coordinator 1
US-NY-Rochester
careers
Req #: 6040
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Edgerton Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is looking for a full time Medication Coordinator 1 to join the team for the evening shift! 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 * $1/hour shift differential for evenings & overnights 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.
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