Medication Specialist

High Point Treatment Center • New Bedford, MA • 3d ago

Medication Specialist Requirements Must present as courteous and
professional at all times; Demonstrated flexibility and ability to
perform multiple tasks; Must have excellent communication skills,
including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the
ability to learn, use and train HPAO Electronic Health Record (EHR);
Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and
collaborative manner; An understanding of the relationship between
substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries; Reinforce rules in a
respectful manner; Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2,
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; TB/Flu
and Covid19 Assessment; Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation
program; CPR Certification; Successful completion of all trainings upon
hire and annually as required. Case Manager Duties & Responsibilities
Complete medication reconciliation and verify medications upon
admission. Accurately enter all medication into Electronic Health Record
(EHR). Ensure all Patients have at least a 30-day supply of current
medication. Orient new Patient to program?s medication policies and
procedures. Maintain an accurate record of any emergency medications
which Patients have possession of. Inform all Patients about Open Access
when in need of medication and / or a new psychiatrist. Set up new
Patients with pharmacy, ensuring all paperwork is complete and sent.
Train newly hired staff in medication policies and procedures, including
monitoring, refusals, incident reporting, entering / discharging
medication in EHR, updating Methadone take home sheets, and how to scan
forms into EHR. Update pharmacy with any medication changes and
insurance updates. Request refills when medications are at 7 days or
less. Ensure ordered medications have been picked up from pharmacy.
Ensure medication are accurate and contact the pharmacy if there are
discrepancies. Update the Patient prescription binder to ensure all are
current with medication, directions and prescriber. Review missed
medication log and meet with Patients regarding refusals / missed
medication. Communicate medication concerns, refusals, etc. to treatment
team. Document and dispose of medication according to policy. Monitor
medication during self-administration of medication at designated times
and document in EHR with Patient signature. Reconcile medication for
Patient discharges. Ensure the medication refrigerator is in working
condition and monitor refrigerator temperatures. Ensure medication area
house supplies and program first aid kits are stocked and remove any
expired supplies. Maintaining the emergency contingency report daily in
the event the EHR is unavailable for documentation. Weekly cleaning of
the medication storage areas. Complete incident / environmental reports
as required. Complete and send medication errors / incidents to BSAS and
insurance when required. Arrange naloxone training for all staff yearly
and as needed. Provide medication education to all staff yearly and as
needed. All other duties as assigned. Case Manager Qualifications High
School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred. One-year experience in
substance use treatment field (preferred but not required). Prior
experience with medication management preferred.

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