What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Manager position at Easterseals Iowa Careers?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Easterseals Iowa is currently looking for Certified Medication Managers! Come join us at our serene Camp Sunnyside and make lasting memories for a lifetime!
Our current need is for our year round respite camp weekends twice per month- (subject to change depending on availability) :
Friday : 5 : 00pm-close (typically around 10 : 00pm)
Saturday : 6 : 00am-2 : 00pm and 2 : 00pm-close
Sunday : 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Hours can be flexible but ideal candidates are required to work 1 shift per month
Principle Accountabilities :
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
- Perform inventory, organize, and administer medications checked into the health center.
- Assist with entering MARS into database, completing documentation, and phone calls to guardians and caregivers.
- Organize cabin MARS and binders.
- Provide first aid to campers and team members.
- Keep health center clean and organized.
- Assist team members as needed in making sure other care and supervising needs are being met in accordance with Easterseals protocol.
- Acquire working knowledge of each camper's medication administration record as assigned. Understand given medications desired effects, side effects, and undesired effects.
- Understand, follow, and work to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including all safety regulations.
- Assist team members in making sure that all documentation is completed in accordance with the program's protocol.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements :