Medication SC/Bell Shelter

Medication Assistant Monitor clients' health and medication needs. These services include documenting medication lists, overseeing medication distribution, and providing medical case management and reminders for medication adherence. Maintain medication logs, monitor vital signs, organize medication storage, and offer health education. Collaborate with community health providers, coordinate with pharmacies, assist with healthcare appointments, train staff on medication procedures, and ensure accurate, real-time documentation of all services to promote continuity of care. Essential Functions Document clients' current medications, including prescriber name, medication name, dosage, frequency, duration, and start date. Monitor and support clients as they self-administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Oversee the distribution and storage of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintain accurate and real-time medication logs, including monthly medication lists, expiration dates, and discontinued medication notices. Conduct regular audits and accurate counts of all medications; ensure expired or abandoned medications are properly disposed of per policy. Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure timely receipt of medications. Interface with Client Ambassadors to ensure secure collection and transfer of medications, maintaining an unbroken chain of possession and loss prevention protocols. Minimum Qualifications License Vocational Nurse (LVN), Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in residential care or hospital care. Must be able to work in a stressful environment with multiple competing priorities. Must accept risk of exposure to communicable diseases and occasional combativeness from clients. Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification and pass health screening within 30 days of hire date. Must provide evidence of TB clearance within 7 days of hire, and annually thereafter. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of and experience working with sub-populations of the homeless, substance abusers, and the mentally ill is preferred. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to transcribe medication name and dosage information from prescriptions and/or medication containers to facilitate accurate documentation. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for responsibilities. Ability to work as part of a multi-faceted team. Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook. Must have good audio and visual perception to assist residents in emergency situations.

Created: 2026-03-10