Position Summary:
Primary shift medication dispenser able to work with Willamette Family systems and protocol for inventory, maintaining, and ordering residents' prescription medication. Also, able to work with support staff and demonstrate an ability to focus and work accurately. Lead Med Tech must be detail-oriented and strong at multi-tasking and dedicated to high-quality client care. Able to identify and report client medical concerns to facility nurse when necessary
. Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:
· Certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers
· Able to pass Online OSHA certified Med Tech Training with 80% or higher
· Understanding of Behavior Health Issues
· Ability to Multi-Task
· Must pass a required Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen
· For an individual recovering from the disease of addiction, continuous abstinence under independent living conditions for the immediate past 2 years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Monitor clients self-administration of Personal and OTC medications
· Fax and log Rx to pharmacy
· Coordinate Delivery and pickup of medications, investigate and follow up if medications did not come in as expected
· Inventory incoming medications and store them properly adhering to OSHA and COA guidelines
· Confirm that the pharmacy has all necessary insurance information for new clients receiving medication on the weekend
· Communicate the receipt of Narcotic medications to counselor and facility director
· Assist and refer complicated client questions to the nurse
· Be familiar with Policies and Procedures
· Collaborate with Health Clinic and Coordinate client appointments
· Collaborate with Support Service Safety Committee Lead
· Able to maintain consistent reliable attendance
· Refrain from wearing strong fragrances in the workplace
· Maintain clean, organized workspace and disinfect with facility approved disinfectant frequently
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Communicate any drug interaction concerns to facility nurse
· Comply with the 5 Rights Of Medications every time when supervising clients self-administration of meds
· Knowledge and understanding of Substance Addiction as a progressive disease
· Effective communication and problem-solving skills
· Ability to follow oral and written directions
· Ability to pursue clarification from prescribing physician surrounding medication orders when necessary
· Knowledge of de-escalation methods
· Flexibility in responding to changing needs and environments
· Ability to work in an environment when people may be verbally aggressive and/or manipulative
· Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries
· Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Knowledge and understanding of Basic Math skills
· Knowledge of community Resources
· Professional written and verbal and communication and interpersonal skills
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Willamette Family, Inc., prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or Federal was, and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex or sexual orientation.
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