Medication Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Credit Union Access

Tuition Remission Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Referral Bonus

Discounted Movie Tickets

Comprehensive Training Program

Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services Inc. is seeking a Medication Specialist to oversee medication administration in a residential setting, ensuring safety, accuracy, and compassionate care for individuals served.

The role involves supervising medication processes, maintaining documentation, coordinating with nursing staff, and supporting clients through advocacy and education. A full-time schedule of 36 hours per week is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

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Medication Specialist

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4355

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