Medication Specialist
GAAMHA
Medication Specialist
GAAMHA
Integrated housing, treatment, and employment services
Join GAAMHA as a Medication Specialist
Location: Sunrise Ridge, Athol Ma
Are you detail-oriented, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to recovery? At GAAMHA, we’re committed to delivering high-quality care in an environment that promotes dignity, safety, and hope. As a Medication Specialist at Sunrise Ridge, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication support as they rebuild their lives.
Why Choose GAAMHA?
At GAAMHA, we believe in:
Empowering Recovery – Supporting individuals every step of the way toward independence.
Excellence in Care – Ensuring safe and effective medication management practices.
Professional Growth – Offering training and development opportunities for your career advancement.
Your Role: Medication Manager, Advocate, and Team Player
As a Medication Specialist, you will be a key member of the Sunrise Ridge team. Your role will ensure patients receive the medication support they need to stay on track with treatment, while also educating and collaborating with patients, staff, and healthcare providers. Your attention to detail and compassionate approach will help create a safe and structured environment for recovery.
What You’ll Do
Medication Management & Compliance
Oversee medication storage, documentation, and administration processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication logs and records.
Ensure proper handling of discontinued medications and safe medication disposal.
Conduct the observation or facilitation of medication passes during assigned shifts for up to 32 women, ensuring compliance with program protocols and safety standards.
Patient & Staff Support
Work with Sunrise Ridge nurse to educate new patients on medication policies and expectations.
Work closely with Sunrise Ridge nurse, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients to manage refills, medication changes, and appointments.
Assist patients in obtaining new or updated prescriptions and coordinate follow-up with care teams.
Training & Communication
Assist nurse and RS supervisor with staff training on medication-related policies and procedures.
Conduct regular medication audits and inventory reviews.
Facilitate effective communication between shifts and report concerns to the Program Director and Nurse.
Additional Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain the medication refrigerator, including temperature checks.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, including HIPAA and state regulations.
Participate in continuing education and stay informed on best practices.
Support the program as needed with tasks such as transportation, room checks, and group facilitation.
What Sets You Apart
Attention to Detail – You excel at managing documentation and ensuring medication accuracy.
Strong Communication Skills – You’re able to build rapport with patients and coordinate effectively with team members and providers.
Calm Under Pressure – You handle challenges with professionalism and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Commitment to Safety – You prioritize the well-being of patients at every step.
What You Bring to the Role
Relevant Experience – Background in residential treatment, behavioral health, or peer recovery preferred.
Lived Experience (if applicable) – Minimum of one-year continuous recovery from substance use disorder required for those with lived experience.
Technical Skills – Comfortable using Microsoft Office and web-based platforms like Kipu.
Reliable Transportation – Valid driver’s license required to support transportation needs.
Background Clearance – Must pass CORI and other background checks.
What You Can Expect
A Purpose-Driven Career – Make a real impact in the lives of women in recovery.
A Supportive Work Culture – Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration.
Room to Grow – Access to ongoing training, education, and advancement opportunities.
Supervision:
Reports to the Program Director
No supervisory responsibilities
Ready to Support Recovery with Compassion and Precision?
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your attention to detail and care for others makes a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the GAAMHA team as a Medication Specialist at Sunrise Ridge!
Shift Available: Shift may vary.
GAAMHA is a Gardner, Massachusetts–based nonprofit that provides a continuum of human services across dozens of communities. Its offerings include residential and outpatient treatment, housing, transportation, employment through a social enterprise, and innovative programs like care farming and peer recovery coaching. The model works by integrating clinical care, housing, employment, and transportation to move people from crisis to stability, creating a seamless ecosystem rather than standalone services. What sets GAAMHA apart is its long history of evolving services into an interconnected system, including an in-house social enterprise and new programs that support recovery and community contribution under a leadership team that includes a CEO who began as a client. The goal is to restore dignity and choice by helping individuals regain stability and become active contributors to their communities.
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