Evening Medication Room Specialist

Nexus Recovery Center, Incorporated; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered health insurance

Student loan reimbursement eligibility

Job summary

Nexus Family Recovery Center in Dallas seeks a Medication Room Assistant (FT Evenings) to support the safe and efficient operation of the medication room. You will supervise client self-administration, monitor medical concerns, and coordinate client care, including medication preparation and inventory control.

Responsibilities include maintaining files and schedules, ordering supplies, logging medication administration in the EMR, and assisting with audits and trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant or pharmacy technician training preferred.
• Healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medication handling and inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client files according to HHSC and Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintain and update client appointment schedule(s) for medical providers, counselors, medication pick up, and outside service providers (med van, dental van, etc).
• Order and replace supplies as needed to maintain stock levels.
• Observe and document client self-administration of medication(s) in client’s e-Mar in Welligent, including any missed medication(s) and the reason(s) why the medication was missed.
• Assist supervisor in completing required audits for quality monitoring and compliance.
• Attend team meetings and training as required.
• Record significant events related to client medical issues.
• Coordinate with local vendors such as pharmacies or labs.
• Ensure the medication room is clean and organized.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory, including counts of controlled substances, with minimal errors.
• Receive, log, and store medication deliveries according to protocol.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove outdated or discontinued medications.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature logs and security of medications.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant or pharmacy technician training

Job description

Nexus Family Recovery Center in Dallas seeks a Medication Room Assistant (FT Evenings) to support the safe and efficient operation of the medication room. You will supervise client self-administration, monitor medical concerns, and coordinate client care, including medication preparation and inventory control.

Responsibilities include maintaining files and schedules, ordering supplies, logging medication administration in the EMR, and assisting with audits and trainings.