Dispensary Nurse

Job description

Description SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLITIES: Responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of methadone medication to patients in compliance with WAC, FDA, DEA, regulations, and clinic policies and procedures. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Receives general supervision from the Medical Services Supervisor. This is a nonsupervisory position SCHEDULE: Three Days per week with rotating Saturdays EXAMPLES OF WORK: - Accurately and efficiently dispenses daily doses of methadone/methadose medication. - Maintain current inventory of medications and medical supplies in secure environment. - Assessment and documentation, in patient’s electronic record, of patient’s physical condition; reporting observations to supervisor. - Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient’s status. - Maintain accurate dispensing records. - Daily review of medical order book and recording of changes. Maintain current statistical records. - Accounts for all medication used during a dispensary shift. Ensures accuracy of records to avoid medication discrepancies and take corrective action as needed. - Completes medical intakes for new patients and explains the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects...