Medication Coordinator

S:US is seeking a Medication Coordinator for our mens shelter.

This position is located at Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The Medication Coordinator administers medications and documents the administration as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer medications and document administration as required.
• Monitoring of MARs and medication storage.
• Work with residents and Case Managers in filling prescriptions and ensuring refills are ordered as necessary.
• Ensure physician orders are current, properly documented and communicated to staff
• Monitor client medical equipment for safety and proper functioning.
• Attend and participate in regular staff training and scheduling meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information
• Complete daily documentation of all agency required material.
• Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission.
• Understand and follow the agency chain of communication.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client.
• Report any actual or suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Assist the psychiatrist and program nurses
• Prepare clients for self-medication status and monitor as needed, health assessment referrals.
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies.
• Refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in direct clinical work with mentally ill populations.
• Preferred experience would include previous work with homeless population; work in residential settings and/or community health care, patient education/treatment adherence counseling and group work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adult males of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.
• Must have ability to supervise staff and promote team building; good problem-solving skills, good written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].