Medication Technician

Sunny View Manor Retirement Community

FT Schedule : Some Weekends, PM and Nights

$24.00-$25.00 hourly

Summary :

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and / or Director of Health Services, the Medical Technician is responsible for performing routine patient / resident care and med pass according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Essential Functions :

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicates with the resident's health care providers, supervisor, family members / significant others, and the resident regarding health conditions and both prescription and non-prescription medication needs.
• Ensures that the available medications coincide with what the authorized prescriber (e.g. physician) has prescribed.
• Knows the basic rules and precautions of medication assistance. Manages medications and assists the resident to self-administer medications.
• Follows infection control techniques in performing patient / resident care.
• Understands the guidelines for the proper storage, security and documentation of centrally stored medications.
• Follows the process used for medication ordering, refills and the receipt of medications from the pharmacy.
• Logs all medications on community-approved medication log when received.
• Destroys medications as needed and in accordance with state and community procedures.
• Documents all communication with prescribers, family / significant others, and the resident according to your community policy.
• Continual observation of each resident for potential adverse reactions to medications and / or signs / symptoms indicating the need for a change to the medication regime.
• May assist community with caregiver functions.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and / or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

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Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screening.

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