Medication Delivery Technician; Weekends

Position: Medication Delivery Technician (Weekends)

Job Description

Davis Behavioral Health, Inc. is actively recruiting for a part-time Medication Delivery Technician to work in the AOT/FAST programs on the Adult Mental Health Outpatient and Adult Medical teams. This position will be based out of the DBH Layton office; however, the majority of the work will be conducted in the community throughout Davis County.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Medication Delivery Technician is a med tech position, preferably for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with med tech experience. The role involves working with adults who live with severe and persistent mental illness and are unable to visit DBH's clinics to receive their prescribed medication. The Medication Delivery Technician provides and documents personal services, reporting back to the nurse and prescriber any concerns around medication effectiveness, tolerability, side effects, or non-adherence.

Essential

Job Functions

• Pick up prepared medication bubble-packs from the Medication Management clinic.
• Deliver prescribed medications to clients in their residences.
• Monitor clients to ensure medication is taken as prescribed.
• Monitor clients for medication side effects.
• Observe clients' current behaviors.
• Complete all required clinical documentation on the same day deliveries were completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Classification, Location, & Schedule

Classification:
This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt.

Location:

The DBH Layton Campus is located at 2250 North Robins Dr., Layton, UT 84041.

Schedule:

Medication deliveries occur during morning hours. The schedule for this position is Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 11:30 am.

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Certification

High school diploma, or equivalent.

The Medication Delivery Technician is required to complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certification and complete Welle training (behavior management).

Strong preference is for the candidate to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Experience Required

Demonstrated experience in the following areas is essential:

• Ability to work diligently and maintain company standards without prompting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate and engage clients.
• General understanding of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder services, community resources, experience working with clients that have severe mental illness, is hardworking, and can work independently as well as in a team environment.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Must be at least 18-years-old.
• Proficiently utilize required systems and/or equipment related to performing essential functions of the job.
• Ability to independently manage schedule and assigned caseload, including scheduling appointments with clients, attending required meetings, coordination of care, supervision, and other work activities related to the completion of essential job functions.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• A clean driving record is also required to utilize the DBH vehicle fleet.
• Ability to assist clients in monitoring their medications.

Preference will also be given to individuals who:

• Have good organizational and practice management skills.
• Can work independently and effectively.
• Be flexible in days and hours available for scheduled work to best meet the need of clients and DBH.

Physical Demands

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, but do require frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required for many…