Medication Management Specialist - MAT

Las Vegas Rescue Mission; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission seeks a Medication Management Specialist to oversee day-to-day adult medications and medical needs in its Recovery program in Las Vegas. The role includes coordinating MAT care, interfacing with pharmacies, and leading medication education groups.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe storage and administration of meds, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Clinical Director to tailor patient care. 40 hours per week with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and/or CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must possess a valid Medication Technician or Pharmacy Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups focused on medication management, MAT, or related psychoeducation.
• Store, distribute, and discontinue residents’ medications with proper records.
• Collaborate with Recovery Program Supervisor and Clinical Director to identify client needs.
• Ensure medication compliance and report non-compliance.
• Receive medications from the pharmacy and audit MAR for transcription accuracy.
• Inventory MARs and Medications with emphasis on MAT.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Organizational skills

MAT understanding

MS Office proficiency

Medication Technician certification

Education

Medication Technician Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Publisher

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Medication Management Specialist to join our team. We are a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and/or addiction.

The Medication Management Specialist is directly responsible for the day to day management of the adult men’s and women’s medications and medical needs in Las Vegas Rescue Mission’ Recovery program. This may include but is not limited to: connecting clients to primary care, coordinating Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) care, coordinating with contracted pharmacy’s, transport to appointments as needed, and facilitating medication education groups. This position reports directly to the Recovery Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Facilitate groups focused on medication management, MAT, addiction pharmacotherapy, or psychoeducation withdrawals and medications.
• Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medications, including keeping proper care records and reporting any changes in residents’ health conditions.
• Work closely with the Recovery Program Supervisor and Clinical Director to identify client’s needs.
• Ensure medication compliance and report non-compliance.
• Receive any medications from the pharmacy, follow up on physician communications that have not had a response, audit MAR for transcription discrepancies and ensure that all medication directions are exactly as indicated on the label and MAR.
• Inventory MARs and Medications to ensure safety of medications, emphasis on MAT.

Qualifications

• Must have current First Aid and/or CPR Training or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
• Understands person centered practices.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, MS Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must possess
  valid Medication Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or equivalent of;
  or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Medication Technician Requirements:

• Must possess a current Certification.

• Medication Technician must complete designated training program as prescribed by the State of Nevada (NRS449.017).

• Previous
  experience working in or education of addiction treatments
  are an asset.

• Previous history
  facilitating group sessions are an asset.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.