Park Avenue Center (PAC) provides culturally-specific chemical dependency care in the heart of Minneapolis. A top-rated employer, PAC seeks to empower people to improve their lives and to be a place where employees want to work.

PAC is seeking a Medication Technician to work in a positive work environment with a team of supportive professionals. The Med Tech is responsible for supervising the self-administration of clients' medication, coordination of care with onsite medical staff, and providing support to counseling

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervising clients in self-administration of medications
• Accurately document client medication and medical needs electronically
• Communicate with Supervising RN, medical staff, and counselors regarding client medical changes or concerns
• Assist clients with appointment scheduling
• Support other departments, including admissions, reception, and lab monitoring, as needed
• Maintain professional relationships with clients while following a strict code of ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess strong verbal and written skills and present a positive professional image

• Ability to learn and apply clinical data entry in electronic health record system

• Ability to maintain client medical confidentiality

• Ability to work in a high-traffic area, with a variable work pace. in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must meet requirements of the Park Avenue Center's Observation of Self-Administration of Medications policy including attending an off-site Medication Administration Course~~.~~

• Must pass a background check with MN Department of Human Services

• Must be free of problematic chemical use for at least two years preceding hire

Preferred qualifications:

• First Aid and CPR certified or ability to become certified immediately after hire

• Knowledge of and comply with client rights, outlined in part 4747.1500 and of staff responsibilities or be able to obtain knowledge immediately after hire

• Experience with electronic medical record programs

Environment/Work Setting:

The Medication Technician in a substance abuse co-occurring disorders treatment facility with clients who may have chemical dependency, mental health diagnoses, and/or emotional instability.

Job Type: Part-time, benefit eligible, Monday - Friday days available

Pay: $15.00/hour

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.