Medication Coordinator

HELP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

And More

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Medication Coordinator to join our client service team at Randalls and Wards Islands, NY. You will administer medications, document prescriptions, and coordinate care with case managers, physicians, and hospital staff to safeguard daily wellbeing.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, AMAP and CPR/First Aid certifications, and at least one year of direct clinical experience with psychiatrically disabled populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.
• AMAP Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• At least one year of experience in direct clinical work with psychiatrically disabled populations.
• Preferred experience with homeless population, residential settings, patient education/treatment adherence counseling, and group work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to assist adult males of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Working with clients and case manager in filling prescriptions and ensuring refills are ordered as necessary.
• Ensuring physician orders are current, properly documented, and communicated to staff.
• Referring clients to emergency care if needed, coordinating with emergency responders and hospital staff.
• Reporting any verified or suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintaining HIPPA protocols, confidentiality, and privacy regarding all client information.
• Preparing clients for self-medication status and monitoring, as needed, health assessment referrals.
• Monitoring client medical equipment for safety and proper functioning.

Skills

AMAP Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Randalls and Wards Islands, New York, NY, USA

Job Description

Program: Clarke Thomas | 121 Hellgate Circle, Wards Island, Manhattan, NY 10035

What You'll Do

As Medication Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for administering medication to clients as needed and ensuring that all prescriptions are documented and maintained in an orderly fashion. As a key member of the client service team, you’ll work cooperatively with other team members to carry out program goals and objectives and ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients on a daily basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

Working with clients and case manager in filling prescriptions and ensuring refills are ordered as necessary.

Ensuring physician orders are current, properly documented, and communicated to staff.

Referring clients to emergency care if needed, working with emergency responders and emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, and coordinating treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.

Reporting any verified or suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with policy and procedure.

Maintaining HIPPA protocols, confidentiality, and privacy regarding all client information.

Preparing clients for self-medication status and monitoring, as needed, health assessment referrals, etc.

Monitoring client medical equipment for safety and proper functioning.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.

AMAP Certification.

CPR/First Aid Certification.

At least one year of experience in direct clinical work with psychiatrically disabled populations.

Preferred experience would include previous work with homeless population, work in residential settings and/or community health care, patient education/treatment adherence counseling, and group work.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to assist adult males of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office application.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

Randalls and Wards Islands, New York, NY, USA