Certified Med Tech 7pm- 7am

Your Role in the Company

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Elements of the Position

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys inspections made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilities information system.

Drug Administration Functions

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.

Experience

Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examinations in accordance with laws of this State.