Description
This position will assist residents with medication administration. The Medication Technician ensures that all documentation, charting and reporting has been done correctly and in a timely manner, demonstrates strong ethical and safety practices, and works closely with other care staff on resident updates and or changes in status.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
- Maintains accurate and detailed reports and records. Documents and removes medication which has expired or been discontinued from cart as required in accordance with established procedure.
- Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
- Complies with all medication management policies and procedures. Ensures medication records are accurate for shift and keys are accounted for at all times.
- Perform housekeeping duties such as making occupied and unoccupied beds and clean up after any unusual incontinence or injury as it occurs.
- Record resident’s medical information and vital signs. Observe changes and consult with the nurse, caregivers and physician, monitoring closely for adverse side effects.
Monitors and documents all aspects of self-administering by residents.
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in resident’s conditions.
- Reminds and assists residents to take medication through verbal cues, suggestion, prompting and / or gesturing.
- Observes residents and verifies medication is ingested or applied as directed. Documents any instance if not ingested or applied, noting reason for refusal.
- Order and / or reorder medications, supplies and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy. Partner with pharmacy and families to ensure all medications are on hand.
- Participate in formal and informal resident activities aimed at promoting positive health practices and understanding of the individual’s medical issues.
- Ensure that work areas (medicine and treatment cart, medication room, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Adhere to hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
- Assist in filling out transfer forms, charting and performing documentation duties as required in accordance with community policy and procedure.
- Participate in state surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma and / or equivalent.
- Have at least one year verified experience as a Medication Technician in an Assisted Living community.
- AZ State Caregiver Certification through Direct Care.
- Current CPR / First Aid Certification.
- AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Current Food Handlers Card.
- Must be able to communicate articulately and comprehend written and verbal communications in English.
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to function in a high stress work environment.
SKILLS :
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.
- Strong presentation skills, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products : Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Project management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
- Ability to demonstrate good observation skills, sound judgment and discretion.
- Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
- Self-starter and positive personality.
- Sensitive to confidential information.
30+ days ago