Medication Specialist
Compensation
$19 – $21 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
West Springfield, MA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Medication Specialist role is onsite in West Springfield, MA, with pay of $19–$21 per hour. The role supports the GRIT co-occurring enhanced residential programs, which provide rehabilitation for people with substance use challenges and co-occurring mental health conditions. The specialist supports safe medication practices through audits, records and supply management, staff training, and coordination among nurses, prescribers, program staff, and residents, contributing to integrated, recovery-oriented care.
What you'll do
- Complete and document weekly medication audits
- identify and communicate medication-room errors
- maintain medication tracking records and related paperwork
- monitor appointment paperwork and medication refills
- verify new orders
- train and support staff with medication-related tasks
- maintain medication-room cleanliness and supplies
- support prescriber appointments and electronic health record tasks
- maintain Naloxone supplies and tracking
- provide quarterly overdose and Naloxone administration training
- conduct medication disposals according to the Nurse Manager’s timeline.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- medication specialistmedication auditsresidential rehabilitationbehavioral healthsubstance use recoveryco-occurring disordersnaloxone trainingwest springfield mamental health association - western ma$19–$21/hourfriday–monday overnight schedule
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, dental, and vision plan
- retirement plan (403B or IRA)
- paid vacation, sick time, and public holidays
- family leave
- long-term disability.
Why this role
The listed open shift is Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m.–8 a.m., and Sunday and Monday, 10 p.m.–7 a.m. (36 hours). A high school diploma or GED and completion of required BSAS Medication Specialist training are required.
About the employer
Mental Health Association - Western MA is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
- Occupation code
- 29-2052.00
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Listing ID: 11c90784-be20-41b6-a688-2809a554be28