What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Room Supervisor at Privately Owned Assisted Living Community in Carmichael, CA position at Fair Oaks Estates?
Company Description
Fair Oaks Estates is a secure gated community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care for older adults with dementia. Our 63-bedroom community is located on four beautiful acres in Carmichael California. Our spacious private and shared studio apartments offer excellent views of mature landscaping and colorful courtyards.
We provide specialized care plans specific to the unique needs of each resident. We work with families, doctors, and other support groups to ensure we provide the right amount of care and attention, but not so much that we inhibit independence.
Fair Oaks Estates is locally owned and operated providing you with flexibility and prompt resolution to potential concerns.
Comfortable amenities, exceptional dining, an abundance of activities, and qualified care staff, make Fair Oaks Estates the right choice for you and you loved one.
Job Description
Looking for an experienced Medication Room Supervisor to join our team! Competitive pay.
The Medication Supervisor is a multi-tasking job that requires attention to detail and oversight of the medication. This includes daily management of the medication ordering, and refilling process, pharmacy issues, and observation of medication pass. The Medication Supervisor reports to management and consults with peers for clarification and assistance to successfully effect the medication needs of the residents in our Assisted living and Memory Care Wings.
Full-time opportunity
Swift hire for the right person.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise medication pass including auditing for accuracy in pouring medication into individual medication cups.
- Ensure Department is Title XXII compliant at all times
- Available to support the team and ensure adequate staffing levels exist at all times.
- Ensure consistency between the physician prescriptions, blister packs and medications poured for each resident.
- Ensure timely and accurate medication orders and medication renewals.
- Assist and manage resident emergencies.
- Coordinate with Med tech staff and ensure their compliance with job responsibilities.
- Is involved in new resident admissions and manages current levels of care to ensure resident care needs are being met at all times.
- Review medication refill log to compare with medication in storage cabinets.
- Oversees the med room to ensure orders are current, EMARS are being followed, and does periodic audits to ensure compliance.
- Coordinates and oversees all continuing education for med tech staff.
- Must have a flexible work schedule and be available to respond to care & staffing emergencies that may arise.
- Maintain medical and medication information on residents chart files as coordinated with current primary and consulting physicians..
- Review all late or missed medications as communicated and ensure appropriate follow up.
- Oversee the management and destruction of controlled and non-controlled substances including safekeeping of controlled substances in double-locked medicine cabinet and medication room.
- Review of controlled Inventory and documentation of listed medications.
- Ensure the proper storage of controlled substances not in use.
- Review of “no-refill” orders in the refill log and fax requests of MDs.
- Review of receipt, storage and documentation of medications delivered.
- Must be good with a computer and modern software programs and cloud storage and be able to quickly become familiar with our Resident EMAR software solution (Eldermark).
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Resident Care Coordinator, Lead Med Tech, or Certified Nursing Assistant
- Previous supervisor or management experience
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Understands the importance of teamwork
- Must be reliable, hard-working, upbeat, work well with others, a team player, and have a can-do attitude.
Additional Information
Our Privately Owned Assisted Living Community in Carmichael, CA is not a faceless, soulless corporate sweatshop. We are family owned and have great teamwork! Our employees, management and residents are like a family who support each other with kindness and compassion.
Recently awarded " 2018 - 2023 Best of Carmichael " award for Assisted Living.
Privately owned Assisted Living Community with a heart for seniors offers successful careers with opportunities for advancement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
*** Please note - Must be able to clear post-offer fingerprint background check and employment physical*** Serious candidates are encouraged to apply.
FAIR OAKS ESTATES - 8845 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, CA 95608