What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Saint Therese?
Be a part of the St. Mary of the Woods Community! We are looking for Part-Time Medication Technician/LPN to work in our 5-star healthcare facility. The Medication Technician role includes dispensing oral capsules, pills, elixirs and perhaps subcutaneous insulin to patients; assist them in taking the medication; and assess for any side effects or drug reactions. Understanding and to be familiar with the residents' recent vital signs and blood glucose levels, as well as the different contraindications — or restrictions to administration — of common medications. Administering prescribed medications to patients and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision. Verifying the identity of patient receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records. Taking vital signs and/or observe patient to detect response to medication. Documenting when a PRN medication is given and why. If the PRN medication was not effective, document and what intervention was given.
Schedule available includes working every other weekend and every other holiday:
- 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (40 hours per pay period)
St. Mary of the Woods Community:
St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
St. Mary of the Woods Community offers a competitive salary and benefit package, a rewarding mission-driven working environment and is dedicated to the professional development of its staff.
Qualifications:
- Must have certification as a Medication Technician or hold a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio. License must be in good standing.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Previous exprience in medication administration is preferred, but not required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must meet all federal, state, and local health regulations and pass a post-employment-offer physical exam. This requirement includes drug screening, criminal background check, and reference screening.
- Must have completed the requirements necessary to administer medications in Ohio.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
- Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
- Dependability, with the ability to follow direction.
- Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Saint Therese is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Saint Therese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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