Medication Specialist
Medication Specialist
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Job Description
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver Apply now through Workday.
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Friday Saturday Thursday Tuesday WednesdayScheduled Hours:
3pm-11:30pmShift:
1 - Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
71000 - 0669 Orchard St.Union:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
This job is responsible for assisting clients with managing medications monitoring medication adherence and accurate medication recordkeeping. Informs and orients staff and clients on the programs medication policies and procedures. Stocks the medication room with appropriate supplies and disposes of medication in accordance with the programs medication policies and procedures.I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Directly connects clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications.
2. Works with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication.
3. Observes and supports clients taking their medication as prescribed.
4. Monitors medication adherence and notifies the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly.
5. Maintains accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client.
6. Maintains accurate records of all medication that is stored and disposed of.
7. Disposes of medication that is expired that a new prescription is filled in place of or is left behind in the program after discharge.
8. Ensures that the medication refrigerator is in good working order and the temperatures are recorded daily.
9. Ensures smooth release of medications to individuals at time of discharge.
10. Stocks the Medication room with appropriate supplies such as medication cups counting trays etc. and cleaning of the supplies on a regular basis.
11. Checks and replaces expired facility-supplied medications including first aid kit supplies and naloxone (Narcan) rescue kits.
12. Orients new clients to Programs medication policies and procedures.
13. Informs new and existing program staff on the programs medication policies and procedures.
14. Works with residents to assist with activities of daily living and foster basic living skills.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings conferences seminars as or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches demonstrates Standards of Respect and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism tolerance civility and acceptance toward all employees patients and visitors.
6. Maintains regular reliable and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. CPR First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six (6) months after hire date.
3. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
4. Current valid US-issued drivers license.
Preferred:
1. Associate degree.
2. MAP certification and/or experience with handling medications.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
Preferred:
Unless certification licensure or registration is an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in patient care and office environments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
