SRO Medication Coordinator 1

Responsibilities

• Halstead Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is now hiring a Medication Coordinator 1 to join the team!

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 $21.75 - $22.05/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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible 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.

Work Environment

The schedule for this position is: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm.

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