Medication Support Specialist (Unlicensed) – Growth & Training

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On The Job Training

Upward mobility

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. is hiring a Medication Support Professional (MSP) in Erie, PA. This full-time role supports client medication self-administration under licensed nursing staff, performs health-support tasks, and maintains precise documentation within our health records.

The MSP does not perform nursing assessments or clinical decisions. The job requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and state-mandated credentials, with weekend/holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required by agency policy.
• Current certification as required by state regulations.
• Prefer experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment.
• Healthcare education such as CNA, GNA, or medical assistant training.
• Enrolment in a healthcare-related education program or LPN/RN program.

Responsibilities

• Support and observe client medication self-administration according to approved procedures.
• Document self-administration, refusals, omissions, and unavailable medications in the EHR.
• Maintain medication security, storage, counts, inventory, and accountability; report discrepancies.
• Report medication concerns, suspected errors, side effects, and changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Obtain and document routine vital signs, weights, and other approved measurements.
• Coordinate and assist nursing staff with routine client care activities and follow-up needs.

Skills

EHR systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

State certification as required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gaudenzia, Inc. is hiring a Medication Support Professional (MSP) in Erie, PA. This full-time role supports client medication self-administration under licensed nursing staff, performs health-support tasks, and maintains precise documentation within our health records.

The MSP does not perform nursing assessments or clinical decisions. The job requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and state-mandated credentials, with weekend/holiday shifts as needed.