About Nexus Family Recovery Center

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.

At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.

Summary

The Medication Room Assistant – PRN (part time, as needed) supports the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of the medication room. This role supervises client self-administration of medication(s), monitors medical concerns, and arranges for/coordinates client medical care. This role focuses on medication preparation support, inventory management for stock medications, and documentation of client medications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain client files according to HHSC and Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintain and update client appointment schedule(s) for medical providers, counselors, medication pick up, and outside service providers (med van, dental van, etc).
• Order and replace supplies as needed to maintain stock levels.
• Observe and document client self-administration of medication(s) in client’s e-Mar in Welligent, including any missed medication(s) and the reason(s) why the medication was missed.
• Assists supervisor in completing required audits (i.e. first aid box audit) for quality monitoring and compliance.
• Attend team meetings and training as required.
• Record significant events related to client medical issues.
• Coordinate with local vendors such as pharmacies or labs.
• Ensure the medication room is clean and organized.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory, including counts of controlled substances, with minimal errors.
• Receive, log, and store medication deliveries according to protocol.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove outdated or discontinued medications.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature logs and security of medications.
• Other duties may be assigned.