Lead Medication Technician

Lead Medication Technician

Medication Technician team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents. Team members also assist residents with self-administration of medication (excluding injectable medications). The Lead Med Tech is also responsible for training new Med Tech personnel, orientations and coaching sessions.

Responsibilities

Directs / assists with safe, proper administration of medication to assigned residents.

Responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of controlled substance medications, ensures proper placement, labeling and use of medication stored by facility and medication room refrigerator.

Monitors residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.

Responsible for responding immediately to resident's requests.

Assesses, addresses and reports medication errors.

Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences :

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Exercise
• Housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Assisting with Medical Supplies / Equipment (supervision only)
• Positioning (supervision only)
• Grooming
• Toileting
• Transferring (supervision only)
• Personal Emergency Response
• Routine Skin Care
• Laundering of Clothing
• Supervision only observe and / or direct for resident safety

Notifies supervisor of changes in resident's condition or needs :

Qualifications

If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), a CNA or LNA is required.

Minimum 18 years of age

If in PA, possesses DHS Certified Medication Technician Trainer credential

Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Medication Technician

Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services and possess written evidence of such certification is preferred

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Long term care experience preferred

Strong verbal communication skills

Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair

Exceptional attention to detail

Exceptional customer service skills

Displays empathy and willingness to work as a team

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.