Medication Technician - Part-Time 2Nd Shift

Medication Technician: Up to $22/hr. Summary: Cares for residents in the community under direction of nursing and medical staff. Essential Position Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate, preferred.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops
• One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Education/Experience:
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.