Medication Technician

Job Summary

Primary responsibility to provide medication management services to individuals presenting with mental illness. This position also assists clients in meeting their daily living needs, ensures a standard of cleanliness in the client's living environment and facilitates recreation and socialization with clients in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Seven day/week medication delivery and observation of medication compliance.
• Assist consumers with learning daily living skills such as shopping, meal preparation, and personal and community safety.
• Assist consumers with organization and performance of activities designed to ensure a standard of cleanliness in their living environment.
• Monitor medication regime and compliance as directed by their physician.
• Report to appropriate staff any changes in client's behavior and functioning.
• Assist consumer with the identification of community resources.
• Provide transportation to clients, as needed.
• Familiarize self with consumer's treatment plan and assist consumer with working toward goals.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services trainings.
• Work collaboratively with law enforcement, families, other county departments, schools, acute care services providers, and other community resources to coordinate appropriate crisis resolution and referral.
• Communicate pertinent information on a timely basis and participate in clinical supervision case reviews, staffing's, and/or case planning meetings.
• Complete all necessary health care/medical and financial record documentation required to maintain complete medical and financial billing records.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• 1,000 hours of experience working in human services preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and automobile insurance are required.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to relate to highly diverse population.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds, climb two flights of stairs, use public transportation and demonstrate the performance of household chores.
• Must be able to assist clients with activities of daily living, such as shopping, cleaning and cooking.
• Knowledge of DHS 63 regulations.
• Knowledge of evidence based.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work well with treatment team and community members.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able and willing to work evenings.

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