What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at The Veranda Assisted Living?
GENERAL TASKS:
- Accurately pour and endorse assistance with medication of each individual.
- Ensure consistency between the physician prescriptions, blister packs and medications poured for each resident.
- Ensure timely and accurate medication orders and medication renewals.
- Review medication refill log to compare with medication in storage cabinets.
- Review of “No-Refill” orders in the refill log and faxing of requests to MDs.
- Review of receipt, storage and documentation of medications delivered.
- Communicate with the Medication Supervisor to clarify and ensure entitlements, prescriptions, and deliveries.
- Maintain medical and medication information on all residents in their designated file. Report residents who missed or refused medications to Supervisor and Case Management.
- Attend all mandatory scheduled In-Service training programs.
Minimum Requirements of the Job:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Post high school course work in medical services; college degree preferred.
- Must comply with annual physical examination and PPD Screenings as required.
- Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language.
- Familiar with the needs of the infirm and elderly.
- Be self-directed and able to complete work in time allotted.
- Be well organized.
- Work in concert with support staff of 6 individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Staten Island, NY 10301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Staten Island, NY 10301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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