Medication Room Technician (Full Time)

Medication Room Technician (Full Time)

Our Community Support Program is searching for a Medication Room Technician to assist nurses with medication reconciliation, pharmacy coordination, and medication preparation for distribution to clients by Team staff, monitoring and upkeep of supplies and environment in the Med Room, sample ordering and inventory. Candidate must be able to read, speak and write in English, to read and pronounce the names of medications, to visually confirm labelling and content of medication packaging, to utilize fine and gross motor skills to manipulate tools and supplies required to process medications according to established practices. Must understand medical terminology especially related to medication formulation, dosing and administration. Must follow directions and all applicable federal, state, local and agency rules and regulations governing the safe handling of medications and prescriptions. Must adhere to HIPAA guidelines regarding privacy of client information. Must recognize and respond appropriately to environmental, interpersonal and liability risk situations. Must seek supervision in situations beyond individuals' scope of practice. Must show a commitment to learning about and meeting the complex needs of patients. Interpersonal professionalism is essential.

Education/Licensing Requirements:

• Certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide or LPN in Rhode Island, 2 Years of experience as a Certified Medication Aide OR as an LPN.
• Medication handling or pharmacy tech experience strongly preferred.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website http://www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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