Medication Management Specialist - MAT

Job Description

Job Description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Medication Management Specialist to join our team. We are a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and/or addiction. 

The Medication Management Specialist is directly responsible for the day to day management of the adult men’s and women’s medications and medical needs in Las Vegas Rescue Mission’s Recovery program. This may include but is not limited to: connecting clients to primary care, coordinating Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) care, coordinating with contracted pharmacy’s, transport to appointments as needed, and facilitating medication education groups. This position reports directly to the Recovery Program Supervisor.  

Responsibilities and Requirements  

• Facilitate groups focused on medication management, MAT, addiction pharmacotherapy, or psychoeducation withdrawals and medications.  

• Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medications, including keeping proper care records and reporting any changes in residents’ health conditions.  

• Work closely with the Recovery Program Supervisor and Clinical Director to identify client’s needs. 

• Ensure medication compliance and report non-compliance. 

• Receive any medications from the pharmacy, follow up on physician communications that have not had a response, audit MAR for transcription discrepancies and ensure that all medication directions are exactly as indicated on the label and MAR.  

• Inventory MARs and Medications to ensure safety of medications, emphasis on MAT.  

Qualifications  

• Must have current First Aid and/or CPR Training or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Understanding of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services 

• Understands person centered practices. 

• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, MS Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat. 

• Must possess
  valid Medication Technician, Pharmacy Technician, or equivalent of; or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days
  of employment. 

• Medication Technician Requirements: 

• Must possess a current Certification. 

• Medication Technician must complete designated training program as prescribed by the State of Nevada (NRS449.017). 

• Previous
  experience working in or education of addiction treatments
  are an asset. 

• Previous history facilitating group sessions are an asset.  

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation.  Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.