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Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Canton, IL
Career Level: Entry Level
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POSITION: Medication Room Assistant PRN
SCHEDULE: As Needed
FACILITY: Illinois River Correctional Center
LOCATION: Canton, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the Medication Room Assistant (MRA) is responsible for organizing the medication storage and distribution areas and assists in the procurement of ordered medications from an off-site pharmacy as well as assisting in the return of unused medications.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with the organization and maintenance of medication room records.
  • Assists with the maintenance of medication room inventory and audit procedures.
  • Maintains the security of all medications and supplies under their control or supervision.
  • Processes supply requests in a prompt, cooperative and efficient manner.
  • Confirms ordered medications are received.
  • Logs outgoing medications.
  • Assists with the delivery of medications as determined by site administration.
  • Fax/scan patient prescriptions to the offsite pharmacy in a timely manner per Unit policy/process.
  • Communicates with offsite Pharmacy staff as needed to confirm prescriptions/orders are received by them and legible to ensure timely delivery of all ordered medications.
  • Refers medication orders/prescriptions needing clarification to a nurse, physician or P.A.
  • Performs medication expiration checks of all medications in the Unit as per policy/procedure.
  • Reports delays, discrepancies or any and all concerns immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Maintains an orderly, clean and organized medication area at all times.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
  • Complies with applicable Administrative/Institutional Directives related to Medication storage.
  • Attends Unit Meetings as directed.
  • Gathers and collates medication room data for submission at CQI meetings.
  • Participates in appropriate Quality Assurance studies and meetings as requested or directed.
  • Approaches change in a positive manner.
  • Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the appropriate Supervisor.
  • Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
    Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
    • Standard medical setting within a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with offenders/patients, correctional staff, and health care personnel.
    • Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
    • Possible exposure to toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medicinal preparations.
    • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.

    Minimum Requirements:

    TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

    LICENSING: None required.

    CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification.

    EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
    • One (1) year correctional health care or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
    • History of being well organized, communicating effectively and detail-oriented.

    EOE/M/F/D/V

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