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 agencys 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 individualpotentialand 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 equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact the Leave Team at.