Medical Services Supervisor

Comprehensive Life Resources; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (100

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Paid sick leave and vacation

Bereavement leave

Student loan repayment

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Comprehensive Life Resources is seeking a qualified Medical Services Supervisor to join the Park Place Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma, WA. The role oversees the med room operations, supervises med techs, and collaborates with nursing to ensure top medical care for residents.

The position requires high school diploma or GED and relevant med-tech experience; a MACE or equivalent credential is preferred. Flexible scheduling and full-time hours are offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; One year relevant med-tech experience or equivalent overseeing medication management for psychiatric clients.
• Medication Assistant Certification Endorsement (MACE) or equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with mentally ill individuals.
• Skilled in MS Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications.
• Ensure follow-up on referrals and continuity of care; oversee administration of all medications at Park Place.
• Oversee med techs training, scheduling, and supervision.
• Provide activities to enhance medication adherence and education.
• Provide leadership and supervision for assigned staff.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of practice.
• Oversee daily operations of Park Place med techs.
• Ensure continuity of care with residential and community facilities.
• Maintain clinical records and prepare reports per policies.

Skills

Medication management

Staff supervision

Training and coaching

Regulatory compliance

Electronic MAR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication Assistant Certification Endorsement (MACE)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Park Place - Tacoma, WA 98405Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Highschool/GEDSalary Range: $22.57 - $32.75 HourlyTravel Percentage: Travel within the communityJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Health CareAdult Residential Facility

Full Time

Schedule:Flexible schedule to cover business needs; typical operating hours 9am to 5pm with weekend/evening work required based on program needs

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Medical Services Supervisorto join our Park Place Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma, WA.

We Offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave and Vacation, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week.

Scope:

Oversee operations of the med room. Work closely with nursing and medical services to ensure residents of Park Place Adult Residential Treatment Facility receive top medical care. Oversee med techs training, scheduling, and supervising. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications.
• Ensure follow-up on referrals and facilitate continuity of care and oversee the administration of all medications at Park Place.
• Administratively Oversee Medication Monitors, Medical Assistants, and LPN's
• Provide activities designed to enhance medication adherence and education.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for assigned staff.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Participate in training, scheduling, and overseeing the daily operations of all Park Place med techs.
• Provide services to ensure continuity of care with residential and community facilities.
• Maintain clinical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings and activities as required.
• Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform routine quality assurance functions to ensure medication administration policies and procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to increasing competence and knowledge within the behavioral health field.
• Develop, review, and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Medicaid regulations, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements, and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate in the development and completion of program goals and objectives. Ensure the integration of nursing services into the total program.
• Responsible for the med room Quality Improvement program/projects. This includes development, tracking monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with CLR Quality Improvement Department.
• Ensure all assigned employees understand how to use the Electronic MAR.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending upon program needs.
• This position is responsible for scheduling the med techs and med room staff. This may include on call work and/or being deployed off shift to cover shifts if no other staff is available.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to assess and document urgent and ongoing medication issues associated with residents.
• Use "recovery" language (ex. respectful, hopeful, person-centered, non-judgmental).
• Manage scheduling
• Ability to utilize general medical equipment to assess medical needs
• Demonstrates the ability to develop plans for improvement and implement new strategies for better quality medication services.
• Demonstrates ability to prepare and administer oral, topical, sprays, medications using the five rights of medication delivery
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure that laboratory tests are ordered, prepared, documented, and sent to the Lab using appropriate agency protocols.
• Communicates client needs to prescribing staff, medical professional, and/or nursing manager in a timely manner.
• Schedules medical appointments and communicates the results to the appropriate staff.
• Demonstrate effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Ensure documentation and assessments are completed in a time manner, and documented appropriately
• Demonstrates appropriate confidentiality, boundaries, and values.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor, behavior, and communication.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people's recovery and quality of life.
• Demonstrate empathy, hopefulness, and resourcefulness in communication with others

Qualification

• High school graduate or GED. One year relevant experience in a med tech capacity and/or equivalent position that is responsible for overseeing medication management of psychiatric clients. Prefer significant experience in the provision of psychiatric services.
• Medication Assistant Certification Endorsement (MACE) or equivalent credential
• Demonstrated ability to work with mentally ill individuals.
• Skilled in MS Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license; proof of insurance.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.