Medication Room Assistant - PT
NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER·Dallas, Texas
NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER·Dallas, Texas
Supports the safe operation of the medication room by supervising client self-administration and managing medication inventory. Coordinates client medical care, maintains accurate documentation in e-Mar, and ensures compliance with health regulations.
Maintain client files according to HHSC and Joint Commission requirements. Maintain and update client appointment schedule(s) for medical providers, counselors, medication pick up, and outside service providers (med van, dental van, etc). Order and replace supplies as needed to maintain stock levels. Observe and document client self-administration of medication(s) in client’s e-Mar in Welligent, including any missed medication(s) and the reason(s) why the medication was missed. Assists supervisor in completing required audits (i.e. first aid box audit) for quality monitoring and compliance. Attend team meetings and training as required. Record significant events related to client medical issues. Coordinate with local vendors such as pharmacies or labs. Ensure the medication room is clean and organized. Maintain accurate medication inventory, including counts of controlled substances, with minimal errors. Receive, log, and store medication deliveries according to protocol. Monitor expiration dates and remove outdated or discontinued medications. Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature logs and security of medications. Other duties may be assigned. QualificationsEducation & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a medical assistant, pharmacy technician, or related program preferred. Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment setting preferred. Familiarity with medication handling, inventory systems, or pharmacy procedures preferred. Competencies Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Basic understanding of medications and medical terminology Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain confidentiality Effective communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound clinical judgments Qualifications & Responsibilities Respects confidentiality always. Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information. Adheres to the agency’s compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus policies & procedures. Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect. Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly. Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; navigate stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for completion of a medical assistant or pharmacy technician program. Experience in healthcare or substance abuse treatment settings and familiarity with medication handling is preferred.
Market context
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