What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician / Med Assistant - Reg FT PM shift position at Elder Care Alliance?
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*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training
About This Career Opportunity
A Medications Assistant/MedTech:
- Responsible for dispensing residents medications, administering prescribed treatments, and maintaining medication documentation and control.
- Demonstrates an understanding of safety procedures and precautions regarding the resident.
- Identifies any side effects or problems, and reports refusals to Supervisor and physician.
- Maintains thorough documents.
- Participates in medication audits.
Overview
The Medications Assistant/Med-Tech is responsible for dispensing residents medications, administering prescribed treatments, and maintaining medication documentation and control.
Responsibilities
ECA Core Competencies
- Consistently exhibits core competencies of: ECA Experience, Personal Appearance, Attendance, Resident Confidentiality, Licensing& Standards,In-service Education, Resident Compassion, and Safety.
Medicine Preparation & Distribution
- Prepares and passes medication for residents as ordered by a physician, reporting any medication errors, side effects or problems to supervisor or physician.
- Documents administration or refusal of medication in required format and style.
Medication Documentation
- Maintains documentation and communication log in accordance with required procedures, using electronic system when appropriate.
- Reorders meds as needed, following appropriateprotocols.
- Following medication policies and procedures is responsible for the delivery, ordering, re-ordering, storage, documentation and destruction of medications.
- Insures that medication is available when needed through on time refills. Orders labs as necessary.
Treatment Administration
- Administers treatments in accordance with physician instructions.
- Identifies any side effects or problems, and reports refusals to Supervisor and physician.
Audits
- Completes MAR reviews, audits and updates as per procedure.
- Completes follow up to include items results from in house audits.
Resident Safety
- Demonstrates an understanding of safety procedures and precautions regarding the resident.
- Reports all incidents, accidents, unsafe or hazardous conditions to appropriate personnel. Responds to emergency situations, following proper emergency protocol.
- Takes vital signs and administers first aid in the event of illness.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
- Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
- Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
- Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
- 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
Heres what you need
- Successful completion of Med Tech Training program.
- Minimum of six months experience in long term care, home care, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of computers and keyboarding in order to be successful with electronic health record systems.
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Flexible spending
- Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
- much more
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Salary : $21 - $25
