Medication Administrator - Full Time

BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees AND their family members.

Position Overview:

Ensures the safe handling of prescription medications and medication administration, including the acquiring, administering, storing and disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and the education, observation and assessment of the clients’ receiving medications for adverse reactions. Supports the Medical Team by assisting with clinics, documentation, and transportation of clients to and from medical appointments as needed and any other duty necessary to assist in care of the youth.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Review and follow all Medication Administration policy and procedures.
• Stay current on all training that supports positive and therapeutic interactions with the youth.
• Support co-workers on the units in caring for the youth as necessary, particularly during emergencies.
• Review of current prescription medications administered within the facility.
• Know the biological principles associated with pharmacotherapy.
• Be aware of side effects and adverse effects of the prescription medications.
• Be knowledgeable of prescription medications and practice for pregnant teens and female adolescents of childbearing age.
• Follow The “9 Rights” to the prescription medication administration procedures.
• Follow Reporting requirements regarding medication errors, refusal to take prescription medications (non- adherence) and managing a medical emergency.
• Follow observation and administering practices; and guidelines and protocols to promote state-of-the- art pharmacotherapy with physician coordination.
• All Medication Administrators will complete Initial and Annual Medication Administration Training which will be documented and recorded in the coworker file.
• Assure all scheduled prescription medications are maintained in a locked medication cart specifically designed for medication storage. The medication cart shall be maintained in the identified room that is secured specifically for the cart and medication administration. Only prescription and non-prescription medications are to be stored in the medication cart along with supplies for med passing.
• Assure all medications that have been discontinued, contaminated, or refused are destroyed weekly with appropriate documentation according to policy.

Secondary Duties

Secondary duties of the med passer include but are not limited to the following:

• Attending psychiatric clinic, medical clinic, and dental clinic to assist in transportation of youth and documentation of medication changes, as necessary.

• Transporting youth to and from medical appointments according to the policies and procedures of Transportation.
• Assist the Medical Liaison with entering and submitting documents into Carelogic for appropriate record keeping according to policy.
• Maintain supplies in First Aid Kits on each unit weekly including emergency medications per protocol with appropriate documentation of restocking and ordering necessary emergency meds as needed.
• All other duties that support the smooth operation of the Medical Team.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Employer-Funded
  • Health Benefit Options
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual Mental Healthcare
  • Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness)
  • Generous time off including paid holidays and personal days.
  • Employer paid short- and long-term disability & life Insurance.
• HCS also offers employee-paid benefits at group rates:
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Care and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care and Dependent Care
  • Voluntary Life Insurance (you, your spouse, and/or child(ren)
  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • College Tuition Rewards Program
  • Identity Protection
  • Pet Insurance

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Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

• HSD/GED and related experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
• Valid and current driver’s license with good driving record