TMA (Trained Medication Aide) On-Call

Wayside Recovery Center is looking for an on-call Trained Medication Aide. This position is located in Saint Louis Park, MN.

For nearly 70 years, Wayside has been a leading provider of comprehensive care for women with substance use disorder, trauma and mental health needs.

We also focus on children and families with our family-centered services to stabilize and break the cycle for future generations.

In joining the Wayside team, you will become part of an ethical, compassionate, innovative staff that works together to empower women, children and families in our community.

Wayside is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

We are looking for employees who are :

• Passionate for our mission
• Client-focused
• Strong with interpersonal skills, a team player
• Calm under pressure
• A problem solver

In exchange, we will empower you with :

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company paid long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (4% match after 1 year of employment)

PURPOSE : This position assists clients with medication supervision, administration and documentation.

REPORTS TO : Nurse Manager

Medication Duties, Responsibilities and Additional Duties :

1. Be a Trained Medication Aide (TMA), or willing and able to complete course work and certification through a Minnesota State College.

2. Transcribe clinician orders into EMAR system to be reviewed by licensed nurse.

3. Review EMAR report for errors / signatures / initials.

4. Communication with pharmacy, requesting refills and tracking orders.

5. Supervise client self-administration of medications and document according to facility policy.

6. Receive medications from the pharmacy and directly from clients upon admission.

7. Communicate with nursing staff with regarding client concerns pertaining to medications.

8. Assist with orientation of new RA staff medication training.

9. Assist with scheduling physical exams / obtain ROI’s / fax documents to clinics.

10. Other duties as assigned by nursing staff.

Responsibilities

1. Be available to clients seeking guidance or support, as well as responding appropriately to identify needs.

2. Supervise client activities. Respond to emergencies and effectively manage crisis. Record pertinent client data.

3. Monitor health needs of clients; supervise clients in self-administration of prescribed medication.

4. Assist with tasks associated with clients arriving and leaving Wayside Recovery Center. Assist in various programs, as needed.

Collect urine specimens for drug screens. Complete required paperwork at admission and discharge.

5. Role model behavior that is consistent with and supportive to people in recovery from substance use disorder. Such behavior will include upholding ethical standards of the program and reliable attendance.

Additional Duties

1. Maintain confidential client records. Perform other routine support tasks, including filing, photocopying, and answering telephones.

2. Shift-specific Tasks : provide transportation to clients in Wayside Recovery Center vehicles.

Minimum Requirements :

Knowledge and experience in the field of substance use disorder and / or mental health.

Trained Medication Aide (TMA), or willing and able to complete TMA training through MN State College.

• Microsoft Outlook / Office experience required
• CPR for Healthcare Worker certification required
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• Good driving record and current driver’s license required
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to be responsive in an effective manner, while maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere.
• Must value diversity and be able to relate well and enjoy working with women and children of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be 18 years or older.

If you think you may be a good fit for this role, please apply!

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