Medication Management Specialist-Hiring in Everett and Kent at Redwood Family Care Network

Position: Medication Management Specialist for IDD - Must have LPN

Hourly Rate: $30.00-$38.00 Per Hour
Shifts Needed: Monday-Friday 12:00PM-8:00PM
Job Status: Full Time
Work Location: Hiring in Everett and Kent. 

About the Job:

The Medication Management Program Specialist is a critical team member monitoring the overall medical coordination of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the programs. This role provides support to the interdisciplinary team in the areas of medication management, administrative and operational functions and serves as a liaison to the medical community. Works closely with internal and external partners to support the medical needs of clients in the company's care.

Redwood Family Care Network/Sails Washington is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. 

Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

This role is specifically intended to provide direct support to the Washington supported living program. "Supported living" means instruction, support, and services provided by service providers to clients living in homes that are owned, rented, or leased by the client or their legal representative. This role falls into the category of client services which means instruction and support services that service providers are responsible for providing as identified in the client's individual support plan. "Individual instruction and support plan" means a plan developed by the service provider and the client

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & ADD plus Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Unlimited Peer Referral Program
• On-Demand Pay!!
• Working Advantage employee discount program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(K)
• Capella University Discount  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Client Care Team to ensure our clients are receiving an excellent quality of service and their needs are met.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical needs, guidelines, laws, etc. in the supported living field.
• Re-train DSPs as needed when medical errors occur, or trends are noted.
• Communicate with the Nurse Delegation Team, DDA and medical professionals regarding individual care, including written and verbal correspondence.
• Support Health Service Program Managers with managing Nurse Delegation by ensuring clients requiring delegated tasks are scheduled for required visits, documentation is received and up to date and that ample qualified staff are delegated to complete delegated tasks.
• QA medical records as required by regulatory guidelines. Follow up with Health Service Program Managers when seeing these issues within the programs.
• Report suspicions of abuse/neglect/exploitation per guidelines.
• Complete and remain current in First Aid, CPR, Therapeutic Options, Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
• Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisors of any outstanding needs.
• Attend Supervisor meetings, chaired by the WA Residential Director to review medical matters pertaining to the facilities/clients as requested.
• Provide Lift and Transfer assistance training (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring the ability to bear and maneuver up to fifty or more pounds of unbalanced weight.
• Work with the Health Services Program Manager to respond to corrective action regarding medical compliance within required time limits.
• Ensure that each facility has the needed medical documentation and forms related to medication administration.
• Ensure each facility has updated and relevant medical and medication protocols and provides staff training as needed.
• Regularly review on-site medications and medical documentation.
• Upload medical documentation into client files within one week of completion.
• Work with the Health Services Program Manager to ensure we follow all required dates: Medical appointments, consent forms, etc.
• Checks in cycle medications. Record and implement medication changes in the facilities.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure medical appointments are being completed and that medical documentation is being completed properly related to medications.
• Prompt the Health Service Program Manager when refills are expiring.
• Attend appointments as needed for the new client PCP set up.
• Attend medical appointments as needed for clients with high medical needs.
• Scan appointment information to third parties as requested.
• Provide disciplinary action with staff and program supervisors as needed for documentation, cleanliness of homes and overall compliance regarding medical concerns.
• Set up new client pharmacy agreements, personal care supplies, medical appointments, dental appointments and mental and/or behavioral health appointments.
• Records and maintains client information such as personal data in databases and files.
• Schedule nurse delegation for staff identified as needing it by House Managers. Ensure proper documentation for nurse delegation is completed and on-site.
• Review medical documentation to ensure follow ups are scheduled and treatment plans are completed prior to filing in client retention.
• Review client plans for accuracy regarding medications, medical support needs and hygiene support needs.
• Track the MARS between the pharmacy and within our database as needed.
• Ensure staff credentials are emailed or faxed to nurse delegators for all departments.
• Ensure nurse delegation information is up to date and accurate in client homes for all departments.
• Monitors client data for expiring care plans, consents, and medication treatment for all departments.Other duties as assigned.

   

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, assists in developing/implementing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Experience with medications and medical information for vulnerable populations.
• Ability to function as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.
• An ability to build great working relationships with employees and communicate effectively.
• Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Knowledge of computer spreadsheet programs, word processing software, and the ability to learn innovative programs effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Half of the work environment for this position is a fast-paced work environment that requires multitasking, working under pressure, self-directed and frequent interruptions.
• Half of the work is done in the field, including driving to clients’ homes in multiple counties and cities. Must be able to lift and/or transfer a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Frequently required to talk and hear. Quiet to moderate noise level in work environment.Often required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers to manage.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be exposed to clients who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable behaviors, use profanity and sexually explicit phrases, make insulting remarks or threats, and exhibit defiance, dishonesty, and assaultive behaviors.

   

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1-year field experience.
• Two years specialized training emphasizing Social Services, at least three years’ experience working within a business, social services, or educational setting.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

• The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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