Medication Technician

Description

This position will assist residents with medication administration. The Medication Technician ensures that all documentation, charting and reporting has been done correctly and in a timely manner, demonstrates strong ethical and safety practices, and works closely with other care staff on resident updates and or changes in status.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains accurate and detailed reports and records. Documents and removes medication which has expired or been discontinued from cart as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Complies with all medication management policies and procedures. Ensures medication records are accurate for shift and keys are accounted for at all times.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as making occupied and unoccupied beds and clean up after any unusual incontinence or injury as it occurs.
• Record resident’s medical information and vital signs. Observe changes and consult with the nurse, caregivers and physician, monitoring closely for adverse side effects. Monitors and documents all aspects of self-administering by residents.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in resident’s conditions.
• Reminds and assists residents to take medication through verbal cues, suggestion, prompting and/or gesturing.
• Observes residents and verifies medication is ingested or applied as directed.  Documents any instance if not ingested or applied, noting reason for refusal.
• Order and/or reorder medications, supplies and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy. Partner with pharmacy and families to ensure all medications are on hand.
• Participate in formal and informal resident activities aimed at promoting positive health practices and understanding of the individual’s medical issues.
• Ensure that work areas (medicine and treatment cart, medication room, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.  Adhere to hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
• Assist in filling out transfer forms, charting and performing documentation duties as required in accordance with community policy and procedure.
• Participate in state surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Have at least one (1) year verified experience as a Medication Technician in an Assisted Living community.
• AZ State Caregiver Certification through Direct Care.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Current Food Handlers Card.
• Must be able to communicate articulately and comprehend written and verbal communications in English.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to function in a high stress work environment.
   
  SKILLS: 
   

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.
• Strong presentation skills, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products:  Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Project management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
• Ability to demonstrate good observation skills, sound judgment and discretion.
• Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
• Self-starter and positive personality.
• Sensitive to confidential information.

Salary : $19