Medication Specialist, Residential Recovery

South-Middlesex-Opportunity-Council; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance & AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Medical plans through Mass General BrB

Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage

EyeMed Vision Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan with company 
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Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South-Middlesex-Opportunity-Council is seeking a Medication Specialist, Residential Recovery in Framingham, MA. The role supports the treatment team, ensuring continuity of care and safety during shifts, with a 35-hour work week (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 30-minute lunch).

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, knowledge of addiction concepts and 12-step programs, and MOP certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Understanding of addiction concepts and knowledge of 12-step programs.
• MOP certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with residents, providers, and the pharmacy to coordinate refills.
• Monitor medication adherence and report to Program/Clinical Directors as needed.
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation of storage and disposal.

Skills

Addiction concept understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MOP certification

Job description

Medication Specialist, Residential Recovery

Full Time Professional 517 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, Framingham, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 4200

Summary: This position is a valuable member of the treatment team who maintains the continuity of treatment while ensuring the physical safety of the residents during their shifts.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working directly with residents, their providers, and the pharmacy to coordinate refills.
• Monitoring medication adherence and notifying the Program Director, Clinical Director as necessary.
• Maintaining an accurate record of medications which remain in the possession of residents.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of all medications stored and disposed of.
• Ensuring the medication refrigerator is in working condition and monitoring refrigeration temperatures.
• Ensuring smooth return and release of medications at discharge.
• Stocking the medication room with appropriate supplies.
• Checking house supplies and first aid kits for expired medication.
• Assisting with medication disposal on a scheduled basis in accordance with State and federal regulations.
• Regularly cleaning and organizing the medication storage area.
• Orienting new residents to the programs’ medication policies and procedures.
• Training new and existing program staff on facility medication policies and procedures.
• Arranging for program staff to receive Naloxone training and on-going medication education.
• Reporting medication errors and incidents to BSAS and other authorities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of the disease concept of addiction and knowledge of the 12 step programs.
• MOP certification.

Organizational Relationship:Directly reports to Program Director.

Physical Requirement:Ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Working Conditions: The facility is a non-smoking environment. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Medication Specialist will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 3:30PM. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.