Medication Specialist

North Suffolk is looking for a Medication Specialist to join our team! The Medication Specialist will be responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and coordinating care, and managing medication documentation.

This is a full-time 36 hours per week position with multiple schedules available.

What you’ll do:

- Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in medication, observation, documentation, refilling medications. - Audit the medication binder on a weekly basis and report any errors. - Assist individuals with medication documentation and medical appointments. - Document and maintain all individual records including making med sheets when new medications arrive. - Work directly with Nurse Manager/Case Manager. - Print off medication lists to send off with clients. - Participate in upkeep of medication room, supplies and sharps removals. - Attend trainings and receive weekly clinically supervision from the Nurse Manager.

What you’ll need:

- Education: High school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to receive certifications required. - Experience: One year experience working in a setting with medication observation or dispensing preferred. - Skills: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required. Must be capable of intervening during crisis situations.

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year - Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution - Employer Paid Life Insurance - 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching - Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Access to Credit Union Banking - Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) - Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Discounted Movie Tickets - Comprehensive Training Program - Internal Advancement Opportunities