Medication Administration Technician

The Medication Administration Technician provides individualized care to each resident based upon specific needs and follows all applicable regulations to ensure confidentiality of resident records.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Carry out administrative and resident care duties as directed, abiding by departmental policies and procedures and interpreting them to personnel, residents, physicians, and to the public.
• Perform administrative duties, give and receive reports, answer incoming telephone calls.
• Order prescribed medications and transcribe physician orders to resident Medex.
• Assemble resident chart, ensuring all permits, authorizations, releases, and other required forms are attached.
• Requisition supplies, equipment, linens, and emergency drugs to meet department needs. Ensure equipment is in good operating order.
• Maintain department records, performing charting duties as indicated and complete required department or medical chart forms.
• Prepare residents for appointments for any services outside the facility; notify appropriate personnel if transportation is to be arranged.
• Transport residents to appointments outside the facility as needed.
• Make daily visits to observe and evaluate residents’ physical and emotional status; monitor vital signs, weight monthly, and record.
• Keep the Nursing Supervisor informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written and verbal communication.
• Administer medication with the exception of controlled substances (narcotics), give treatments, and perform other professional services as ordered. Provide emergency treatment when required; notify Physician of emergency, take and carry out Physician’s orders.
• Assist the Physician with examinations and treatment, notify the Physician of changes in condition and any unusual or abnormal behavior.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification, train new employees in First Aid/CPR/AED and recertify current employee certification as needed.
• Train new employees, existing employees who may need retrained, and annually inservice all employees on Blood Borne Pathogens including universal precautions for infection control including hand washing and the disposal of bodily waste.
• Demonstrates and understands Mount Aloysius Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Administrator.

Skills And Abilities Required:

• Medication Administration Certification
• Works Well with Other Co-Workers
• Communication Skills
• Follow Written and Verbal Directions
• Courteous
• Prioritize Tasks
• Able to Comprehend Written Material
• Dependable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22