Medication Room Supervisor

Centers Health Care; Belém; Presencial; BRL 200.000 - 250.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A healthcare organization in Belém, Brazil is seeking a Medication Room Supervisor to oversee a medication assistance program. The ideal candidate must have a valid RN license, strong leadership abilities, and be organized. Key responsibilities include supervising medication passes, ensuring prescription accuracy, and managing staff schedules. This role is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of residents.

Qualificações

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Computer literate with ability to use word processing programs.
• Familiarity with the needs of the infirm and elderly.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise medication pass and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate destruction of controlled substances.
• Schedule staff and ensure compliance with responsibilities.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Valid RN license

Post high school coursework in medical services

College degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Albany Center Medication Room Supervisor

Albany Center is actively seeking a Medication Room Supervisor for our Assisted Living Facility in Delmar, NY.

DUTIES

The Medication Supervisor is a multi‑tasking job that requires attention to detail and oversight of the medication assistance program (MAP). This includes daily check of the medication ordering, and refilling process, pharmacy issues, and observation of medication pass. The Medication Supervisor reports to the Administrator and consults with their peers to successfully effect the medication needs of the residents.

• Supervise medication pass including auditing for accuracy in pouring medication into individual medication cups.
• Ensure consistency between the physician prescriptions, blister packs and medications poured for each resident.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication orders and medication renewals.
• Review medication refill log to compare with medication in storage cabinets.
• Review of “no‑refill” orders in the refill log and fax requests of MDs.
• Review of receipt, storage and documentation of medications delivered.
• Maintain medical and medication information on all residents including a resident’s current primary and consulting physicians.
• Maintain medication files in a cabinet stored in the medication room.
• Review all missed medications as communicated and ensure appropriate follow up.
• Forward missed medication trends to Case Management.
• Oversee the management and destruction of controlled and non‑controlled substances including safekeeping of controlled substances in double‑locked medicine cabinet and medication room.
• Review of controlled inventory and documentation of listed medications.
• Ensure the proper storage of controlled substances not in use.
• Ensure the proper inventory of non‑used controlled substances for destruction.
• Coordinate the destruction of controlled substances with staff nurse and DOH.
• Schedule staff and ensure their attendance and compliance with job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid RN license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Post high school coursework in medical services; College degree preferred.
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language.
• Computer literate with ability to use word processing programs.
• Familiarity with the needs of the infirm and elderly.
• Be self‑directed with the ability to lead and supervise others.
• Able to compute simple mathematics relating to dosage etc.
• Be well organized and capable of setting goals and meeting deadlines.
• Serve as a role model for a support staff of six more individuals.