What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Tech position at The Sentinel of Amsterdam?
The Sentinel of Amsterdam -
Medication Technician
Medication Technician Overview : Our Medication Technician will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.
Medication Technician Responsibilities :
- Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
- Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
- Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
- Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
- Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
- Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
- Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication
- Encourage socialization among residents.
- Encourage and / or remind residents to participate in activities.
- Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
- Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
- Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
- Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
- Provide one-on-one support / visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
- Report concerns about residents to Administration.
- Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention / follow-up.
- Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
- Identify supplies needed to perform tasks
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
- Carry out other duties as assigned
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
Medication Technician Qualifications