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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.00 - $33.15

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours:

8a-4:30pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

71000 - 0126 TSS

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

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 20,000 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.

This job is responsible for assisting clients with managing medications, monitoring medication adherence, and accurate medication recordkeeping. Informs and orients staff and clients on the program’s medication policies and procedures. Stocks the medication room with appropriate supplies and disposes of medication in accordance with the program’s medication policies and procedures.

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Directly connects clients to providers and prescribers to start and/or continue medications. 

2. Works with pharmacies to coordinate refills and to prevent individuals from running out of medication. 

3. Observes and supports clients taking their medication as prescribed. 

4. Monitors medication adherence and notifies the appropriate team member when a medication is taken incorrectly. 

5. Maintains accurate record of medications which remain in the custody of the Program or the client. 

II. Position Qualifications: 

License/Certification/Education: 

Required: 

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 

2. CPR, First Aid certifications must be completed within the first six (6) months after hire date. 

3. Must be able to pass a CORI background check. 

Preferred: 

1. Associate degree. 

2. MAP certification and/or experience with handling medications. 

Experience/Skills: 

Required: 

Preferred: 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. 

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. 

III. Physical Demands and E