Med Tech

Purpose:

To ensure proper medication administration per resident’s personal physician and the community’s Policies and Procedures. To provide personal care and assist in monitoring the wellbeing and the environment of the residents receiving assisted living services.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· CNA or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred

· Must enjoy working with seniors

· Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and team members

· Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, family, visitors and other team members

· Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel

· Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner

· Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure

· Must maintain current APR/First Aid credentials

· Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials

· Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits

· Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation

· Must successfully complete required Medication Technician curriculum

· Subject to pre-employment screening including criminal background check, drug and TB testing, and physical

Essential Functions:

Medication Administration

· Administer medication appropriately and timely according to regulations, physician orders and the community’s Policies and Procedures

· Ensure that medication is maintained as needed, and all medication refills are ordered in a timely manner to ensure medications are available for each resident

· Is familiar with and consistently adheres to all medication-related policies and procedures, including those concerning appropriate documentation and medication accountability

· Conducts weekly audits of MARs

· Notifies supervisor of concerns or problems with orders/MARs in a timely manner

· Assists Licensed Nurse Printing MARs and reviews as requested

· Updates MARs in computer with new orders/changes in the absence of the Licensed Nurse

· Works with pharmacies and doctors’ offices to obtain correct orders and refills

· Maintains clean and tidy med room

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19