UMass Memorial Health
Medication Specialist, Faith House- 40 Hours, Evening Shift
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayScheduled Hours:
3-11pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
71000 - 0639 Faith HouseUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsibilities:
Directly connects clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications.Works with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication.Observes and supports clients taking their medication as prescribed.Monitors medication adherence and notifies the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly.Maintains accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client.Maintains accurate records of all medication that is stored and disposed of.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:Required:High School diploma or equivalent.CPR, First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six (6) months after hire date.Must be able to pass a CORI background check.Current valid US-issued driver's license.Preferred:Associate degree.MAP certification and/or experience with handling medications.Experience/Skills:Required:Preferred:
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in patient care and office environments.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayScheduled Hours:
3-11pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
71000 - 0639 Faith HouseUnion:
SEIU Local 509 Community Health LinkThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsibilities:
Directly connects clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications.Works with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication.Observes and supports clients taking their medication as prescribed.Monitors medication adherence and notifies the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly.Maintains accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client.Maintains accurate records of all medication that is stored and disposed of.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:Required:High School diploma or equivalent.CPR, First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six (6) months after hire date.Must be able to pass a CORI background check.Current valid US-issued driver's license.Preferred:Associate degree.MAP certification and/or experience with handling medications.Experience/Skills:Required:Preferred:
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in patient care and office environments.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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