
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator: Full-Time at MedTrust
MedTrust · McMinnville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in McMinnville
Job Details:
- Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
- Onsite presence required; occasional flexibility for training or coordination meetings.
- Competitive pay based on licensure (RN vs. LPN) and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO).
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the MAT program including scheduling, medication administration, documentation, and coordination of care.
- Serve as the primary liaison between medical staff, mental health providers, custody staff, and
community partners to ensure a seamless MAT process. - Assist with program expansion, audits, and compliance reviews to meet NCCHC and Oregon
state requirements.
- Administer MAT medications (e.g., buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone) in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols.
- Conduct intake screenings and assessments for MAT eligibility in collaboration with providers.
- Provide education to AICs on MAT, medication adherence, and recovery support.
- Monitor and document patient response to medications, side effects, and treatment
outcomes.
- Coordinate discharge planning for MAT participants to ensure seamless continuity of care upon release.
- Establish and maintain referral relationships with community MAT providers and recovery
programs. - Ensure proper release-of-information and documentation are completed for continuity of
treatment.
- Work alongside nursing and custody staff to ensure safe and effective medication delivery practices.
- Train nursing staff in MAT-related protocols and support new staff in understanding MAT
workflows. - Collaborate with the medical provider and site leadership to evaluate and improve MAT
program delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate across medical, mental health,
and custody staff. - Ability to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care to individuals with substance use
disorders. - Competence with EMR systems (experience with CorEMR preferred).
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted Oregon license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
- Experience in correctional healthcare, addiction treatment, or psychiatric/behavioral health
preferred. - Familiarity with NCCHC, HIPAA, and Oregon Board of Nursing standards of practice.