Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

37.5

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Responsibilities:

* Directly connecting clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications.

* Work with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication.

* Observing and supporting clients taking their medication as prescribed.

* Monitoring medication adherence and notifying the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly.

* Maintain accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client.

* Maintain accurate records of all medication that is stored and disposed of.

* Dispose of medication that is expired, that a new prescription is filled in place of, or is left behind in the program after discharge.

Qualifications:

* Grade C02: Medication Management Specialist I: High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred. MAP certification and/or experience with handling Medications preferred.

* Grade C04. Medication Management Specialist II. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a health-related field of psychology or human services. MAP certification and/or experience with handling Medications preferred.

* Current valid United States driver's license and ability to provide registered and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients.

* CPR, First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six months after hire date.

* All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.