What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech position at Monarch Communities?
Company Description
Monarch/Brandywine
Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Job Description
Reports To
The Med Tech will report to the Director of Health & Wellness. The Med Tech is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Job Overview
Responsible for providing quality care and services to all resident and their families. Provide assistance of medication administration for resident according to their care plan and physician’s orders. Full, part time and per-diem shifts available.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer and/or assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to resident and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN
- Complete required annual medication training
- Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident’s care plan
- Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the deliver of services to them
Qualifications
- Successful completion of Medication Technician training and periodic competency testing
- Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with State Regs
- Strong Communication Skills
- Observes & reports changes in residents' physical condition, cognition & emotional status to Supervisor.
- Knowledge of, and ability to, adhere to HIPAA policies
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in Personal Care, Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care environment
- Able to work weekends and holidays
Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) and matching
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Ancillary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
