Medication Technician, MC, NOC

Medication Technician, Mc, Noc

Our vibrant senior living community, Crystal Terrace, is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Medication Technician (NOC Shift) to join our team of Senior Living Warriors! In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support throughout the night. You'll help create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, compassionate teamwe'd love to hear from you!

Job Summary : The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government regulators and guidelines.

Essential Job Duties (Include % of time for each responsibility) :

• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations. (40% of time.)
• Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed. (6% of time.)
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and documenting the reason(s) why. (5% of time.)
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements. (6% of time.)
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying dosages with physician prior to dispensing. (5% of time.)
• Track all orders for medication changes and / or refills prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance. (5% of time.)
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately. (5% of time.)
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed, including but not limited to :
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality.
• Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, grooming, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including restroom assistance / portable commodes / changing incontinency products, etc.)
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, clearing, delivering room trays as needed or assigned
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc., following all safety lifting and transferring techniques escorting them to / from meals activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned
• Perform regular safety checks on residents and offer medication reminders
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning, setting tables, etc.
• Clean, and assist with all other community activities and job duties as required or assigned
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed
• Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Health Services and / or Executive Director, or other designee of the Executive Director as assigned. (15% of time.)
• Always displaying a positive and professional image through actions and dress and in accordance with the MBK core values
• Encourage teamwork through open communication with co-workers and other departments (100%)
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and guests (100%)

Non-Essential Job Duties : None

Requirements (Include education, experience, special skills, licenses, certifications) :

Physical Demands (Include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, sitting) :

Schedule : Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Hours : NOC Shift- 6 : 00pm - 6 : 30 am (36hrs / week)

Pay : DOE

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We're proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.

MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities.