Orient residents to the medication protocol
Engage in medication observation protocol, monitor medication adherence
A short commute from both Boston and Providence
Description of Position
The Medication Specialist works as an integral part of the Program Team. The Medication Specialist performs, but is not limited to, the following duties: orient residents to the medication protocol, engage in medication observation protocol, monitor medication adherence, maintain all medication logs.
There are two available schedules:
- Sunday 7-3p; Monday - Thursday 11:30am 7:30pm
- Tuesday - Friday 11:30am to 7:30pm; Saturday 7-3pm
Responsibilities
- Monitor Residents during the shift, including conducting hourly rounds.
- Maintain all medication logs to ensure they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Monitor medication refrigerator temperature.
- Complete medication discontinuation and destruction protocol, under the supervision of the Program Nurse.
- Orient and monitor residents to ensure they are compliant with medication protocol and guidelines.
- Conduct Medication Observation Pass.
- Collect, prepare, and supervise drug screenings as well as administer breathalyzer as needed.
- Observe and identify residents’ concerns and communicate with the medical team.
- Ability to climb three flights of stairs to conduct rounds on an hourly basis and deal with emergencies.
- Ability to walk outside to tour the grounds and ensure the safety of residents.
- Provide Transportation when needed.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.
Requirements
Education/Training
This position requires a medical assistant certification and or MAP Certified individual.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Human Services field.
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Program Information
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Community Supportive Housing
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Date posted: 7/7/2025
For more information about this position, or to send your resume:
Monica Leonardo, Program Director of COE/RRS (mantunes@comcounseling.org)
Community Counseling of Bristol County
1 Washington St. Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 508-828-9116