What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Pyramid Healthcare?
Bluff Recovery is currently hiring a medication technician to join their amazing team in Augusta GA!
Responsibilities:
• Complete medication paperwork required for new admissions.
• Verify new client medication upon intake.
• Assist medical department with related documentation.
• Work with the physicians and nursing staff to ensure client needs are being met.
• Assist with and oversee medication administration.
• Become a practicum observer for recently trained staff in medication administration.
• Communicate with staff either verbally or in written communication logs.
• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Listen to clients concerning all areas of treatment.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and therapeutic environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Evaluate behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
• Transport clients when necessary.
• Complete new admission paperwork as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Technical Competencies:
Continue to work closely with onsite staff, including physicians. Maintain a safe and therapeutic medication department with minimal errors. Monitor all client medications and distribute them on time. Possess strong skills in D&A and mental health treatment. Maintain a working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing and CARF regulations. Support a strong clinical program. Complete required training and mandatory training hours. Maintain a confidential relationship with clients.
Education, Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of Medical field with 2-5 years of experience preferred, including a broad understanding of medication administration procedures. Experience with use of an electronic medical record preferred.
Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism, flexibility and adaptability. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Support a team environment. Maintain calm and decisiveness in crisis situations. Able to work together with staff to effectively meet the needs of the clients.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Referral Program where you can earn up to 5k per person!
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Licensure Supervision Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- 401k with company matching
- AND MORE!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Want to know more?
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
