Medication Clinic Coordinator at Red Rock Behavioral Health Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARYCoordinates 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 RESPONSIBILITIESSets up Med Clinic including providing proper supplies, obtaining required charts, sign in sheet, tracks charts Works with clients to obtain indigent medication benefitsFacilitates smooth flow of clients into Doctor’s office, schedules future appointmentsObtains prior authorization from insurance companies for consumersTracks the receipt of authorization approvals. Assists prescribers with denial of medication paymentsProvides closure to Med Clinic procedures by noting no shows, securing and disposing used medical suppliesCoordinates for follow-up to no shows; following up with letter, phone call, or referral to case manager or clinician; tracks lab resultsKeeps 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 wasteObtains required vital signs Performs routine screening of clients, noting complaints or unusual symptoms and reports information to doctor or directorMaintains an active communication with other Red Rock programs concerning clientCommunicates with other health care providers, hospitals, and special agencies as neededPerforms other duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma required, Associates and/or Bachelor's degree strongly preferredPrevious experience in mental health setting requiredDemonstrated interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated experience in use of physical assessments Ability to handle medical emergenciesKnowledge/experience working with administration of psychotropic medications a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of timeMust have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 poundsAbility to travel approximately 10% of the timeAbility to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printerHOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!We pay a generous portion of your Health InsuranceLow-cost Dental and Vision InsuranceRetirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salaryStudent Loan Repayment OptionsNo Cost Employee Assistance Plan3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)9 Paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.4 Rest and Relaxation Days3 days of Education Leave4 hours of Volunteer LeaveEligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses AnnuallyEmployer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesRed 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.