Medication Technician Jobs

Join our team as a Medication Technician will work in collaboration with the medical team. The Medication Technician must possess current certification to administer medications, as they will assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a medical provider. Interview patients measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and record information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Weekends day shift, $500 sign on bonus, 1-2 shifts weekday evenings*

Requirements

• Medication Administration certification or equivalent required
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a team.
• Must be proficient in Computer skills
• High School diploma (Associates Degree or equivalent preferred)
• Accuracy and urgency is essential to perform all tasks
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary
• Must have a valid driver license with no moving violations

Responsibilities

• Secure and restock medications from pharmacy as needed, check medications delivered from pharmacy against client's chart and place medication in medication cart. Keep medicine cart and narcotic room locked when not in use.
• Stock and restock medical supplies as needed during shift and end of shift.
• Assist with client isolation process and infection control procedures.
• Safely prepares and administers/observes scheduled and PRN medication (ex: oral, topical) under the direction of the Registered and/ or Licensed nursing staff.
• Provide support to nursing staff regarding client's health related needs.
• Follows the State guidelines for medication administration/observation.
• Collects vital signs and weight, observes blood sugar readings, documenting in medical chart.
• Practice infection control always as well as proper PPE when indicated.
• Collect laboratory specimens and complete associated forms.
• Document medication administration/observation in the client's medical chart.
• Facilitate telemedicine visits between clients and medical providers; internal and external.
• Provide legible, written documentation of client participation and progress in the client record as needed and timely report any unsafe conditions.
• Complete incident reports as needed for falls, injuries, hospital transfers as directed by medical staff. Reports medications not given/refusals to medical staff.
• Notifies Registered and/ or Licensed nursing staff of any medication discrepancies and/or medical errors. In addition, will complete an incident report immediately.
• Must follow all defined company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Meet regularly for team education while maintaining active and transparent communication.
• Assist clients with scheduling follow up appointments as needed.
• Record client's health status to include vital signs, intake and output and other necessary observations. Communicate recordings to appropriate nursing staff.
• Work as a member of the broader team to ensure a high level of service to our clients, including assisting with general housekeeping, kitchen duties and light maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.
• Complete all mandatory in-services as instructed per facility guidelines.

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