Medication Specialist

North Suffolk Community Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Voluntary Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounted Movie Tickets

Comprehensive Training Program

Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services is seeking a Medication Specialist in Boston, MA to ensure health, safety and quality of life for individuals in residential care. The role involves advocacy, coordinating care, and maintaining medication documentation, with supervision from the Nurse Manager.

This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week, with multiple schedules available and a strong benefits package. The candidate should have a HS diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and relevant

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: One year experience in medication observation or dispensing preferred.
• Skills: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; capable of intervening during crisis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or participate with individuals in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.
• Audit the medication binder weekly and report errors.
• Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.
• Document and maintain all records including med sheets for new medications.
• Work with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
• Print medication lists to send with clients.
• Maintain medication room, supplies and sharps removals.
• Attend trainings and receive weekly clinical supervision from the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Driver's license

Ability to intervene in crisis

Documentation accuracy

Observation and medication supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Medication Specialist

Meridian Street East Boston, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4381

Salary Range: $47,500.00 To $56,718.00 Annually

North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialistto join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.

This is a full-time 36 hours per week position with multiple schedules available.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications.


• Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors.


• Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments.


• Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive.


• Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager.


• Print off medication lists to send off with clients.


• Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals.


• Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.

What you’ll need:

• Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required.


• Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred.


• Skills: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required. Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year


• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching


• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Access to Credit Union Banking


• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)


• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Discounted Movie Tickets


• Comprehensive Training Program


• Internal Advancement Opportunities