Certified Medication Tech

PruittHealth•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Certified Medication Tech assists residents with medications ordered by appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each resident’s individualized care plan. This may include medication reminders, assistance with self-administration, and medication administration as permitted by applicable state and federal laws and rules, and company policies and procedures. The role communicates with residents’ pharmacies, health care providers, and families regarding medication management. The position requires knowledge of assisted living medication-management policies and procedures, applicable regulations, infection control, medication storage and disposal, and documentation standards. The medication tech monitors residents’ medications, supplies, responses, and changes in condition; coordinates timely refills and newly ordered medications; and reports medication errors and concerns. The role also obtains specified vital signs and blood glucose readings, supports direct care partners, maintains medication storage equipment and supplies, and completes face-to-face shift reports.

Requirements

Some high school education.
On-the-job training is provided; no prior experience is required.
CPR certification.
Medication Tech certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous medication tech experience.
Experience with a long-term care or assisted living population.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with medication reminders, self-administration, or administration as allowed by law, applicable rules, care plans, and company policy.
Follow assisted living medication-management policies and stay current on relevant state and federal rules, scope of practice, infection control, and biohazardous waste disposal.
Accurately read medication orders and labels, transpose orders to the MAR, and make corrections according to physician orders.
Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration and identify concerns about orders, instructions, or resident reactions, taking appropriate action.
Follow infection control practices and proper medication storage and disposal procedures.
Recognize possible side effects and adverse reactions and take appropriate action; do not assist with, administer, or supervise medications prohibited for unlicensed staff.
Monitor medication quantities and supplies and arrange timely procurement of refills and newly ordered medications.
Contact physicians and families professionally when clarification is needed or when there are medication reactions or other concerns.
Accurately document medication assistance or administration and resident refusals according to policy and professional standards.
Follow policy, professional standards, and applicable law for storage, assistance or administration, documentation, and disposal of controlled medications.
Immediately report and document medication errors to the administrator or designee and take appropriate action to protect the resident.
Report and document changes in residents’ conditions and seek assistance from peers, supervisors, administrators, physicians, families, or EMS as needed.
Obtain accurate pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose readings.
Document the effectiveness of as-needed medications accurately and promptly.
Verify medications are appropriately ordered and received, and ensure controlled medication counts are completed at shift change.
Communicate medication-related follow-up needs effectively between shifts and with families, pharmacies, and physicians.
Routinely inspect, clean, and monitor medication storage systems, equipment, and supplies; report safety concerns for correction or repair.
Assist direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team.
Complete a thorough face-to-face change-of-shift report with the CMA relieving for the next shift.
Perform other duties assigned within the scope of the CMA’s practice, training, and abilities.