Certified Medication Technician-PRN

Stonebridge DeSoto • De Soto, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. This position is located in DeSoto, Missouri. The role includes following facility medication-administration procedures, documenting medication-related information, reporting errors or reactions, and measuring and recording residents’ vital signs.

StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, supportive teams where employees help one another develop skills for senior-care careers and provide care for residents. The company offers associates benefits, paid time off options, and employee recognition; eligibility for particular benefits may vary.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Licensed medication technician who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with state law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
• Note and report medication-administration errors.
• Assist in developing and implementing facility procedures or programs to identify medication errors, determine when, where, and why they occur, and prevent them.
• Complete necessary administrative forms, charts, reports, and other documentation, and submit them as required.
• Ensure documentation of a drug receipt error includes a written error report signed by an observer or witness and the technician.
• Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services about medication errors or resident reactions to medications.
• Follow the facility’s medication card practices.
• Follow facility procedures for recording medication orders in residents’ clinical records, including medication type, route, dosage, frequency, and strength.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities and recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED