Medication Clinic Coordinator

SUMMARY

Coordinates medication clinic activities including making appointments, chart documentation, monitoring no show list, setting up Med Clinic, and coordinating appointments with doctors. Provides administrative support to the programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up Med Clinic including providing proper supplies, obtaining required charts, sign in sheet, tracks charts
• Works with clients to obtain indigent medication benefits
• Facilitates smooth flow of clients into Doctor’s office, schedules future appointments
• Obtains prior authorization from insurance companies for consumers
• Tracks the receipt of authorization approvals.
• Assists prescribers with denial of medication payments
• Provides closure to Med Clinic procedures by noting no shows, securing and disposing used medical supplies
• Coordinates for follow-up to no shows; following up with letter, phone call, or referral to case manager or clinician; tracks lab results
• Keeps inventory of supplies and orders as necessary including county offices; maintains emergency kit, presents inventory sheet for Doctor’s evaluation and signature; arranges disposal of hazardous waste
• Obtains required vital signs
• Performs routine screening of clients, noting complaints or unusual symptoms and reports information to doctor or director
• Maintains an active communication with other Red Rock programs concerning client
• Communicates with other health care providers, hospitals, and special agencies as needed
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required, Associates and/or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Previous experience in mental health setting required
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessments
• Ability to handle medical emergencies
• Knowledge/experience working with administration of psychotropic medications a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.