Job Description
Job Description
North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to 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.
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 : 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 yearHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities