What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Yadkin Valley Senior Living?
Requirements
Must meet the requirements of the Supervisor-In-Charge, as well as, meet the training and testing requirements as outlined by the state regulatory guidelines. Also, must complete required continuing education units annually.
Walking and hearing is required 75% or more per shift. Far vision, near vision, low to medium levels of lifting, low levels of carrying and pushing/pulling, low to medium levels of handling and fingering are required about 50% per shift. Standing, talking, medium levels of carrying, pushing/pulling is required about 25% per shift. Sitting, crouching, climbing (ascending or descending), bending/twisting, reaching, very high levels of lifting, high to very high levels of carrying, very high levels of pushing/pulling is required about 10% per shift. Stooping, running grappling, balancing, feeling, high levels of lifting, pushing/pulling, fingering is present only in unusual situations. The required lift for this job classification is 50 lbs.
Description
- Assume all written and delegated assignments of the Administrator and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
- Provide direction and assignments to other patient care assistants.
- Prepare resident transfer forms and documents as required for hospital or other service providers.
- Complete accident/incidents reports as is necessary.
- Ensure that there is staff coverage on the hall at all times, and that all employees receive adequate breaks on their shift.
- Discipline, counsel, and document violations of policies and procedures by staff.
- Enforce all facility rules and regulations for staff and residents, and assist in making sure that resident rights are acknowledged by all staff members.
- Handle employee grievances with tact, courtesy, and consideration.
- Perform medication administration in a timely and structured manner, making sure to handle all medications properly.
- Perform narcotic counts per facility policy and in accordance with state regulations.
- Respect the resident’s right to privacy and autonomy during med passes.
- Supervise those residents that are approved for self-administration of medications and assure proper administration techniques.
- Notify Resident Care Coordinator and/or Administrator of significant changes in residents and document these changes as is appropriate.
- Seek treatment for residents experiencing acute episodes of an illness or those in need of emergency services.
- Communicate with Resident Care Coordinator, Administrator, and/or the facility pharmacy to ensure that all resident medications are available and appropriate for administration.
- Dispose of discontinued or refused medications properly and document the disposal.
- Maintain a current certification, which means obtaining the required annual CEUs.
