Certified Medication Technician - Chillicothe, MO

StoneBridge Senior Living • Chillicothe, MO

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician assists in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician. The work is performed under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. The position also involves documenting medication-related information, monitoring and reporting vital signs, and promptly reporting medication errors or reactions. StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, collaborative environments where employees support one another and develop skills related to senior care careers.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent, at minimum.
• 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 express oneself adequately in written and oral communication and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and procedures governing the administration of medications to residents.
• Note and report medication administration errors.
• Assist with developing and implementing facility procedures or programs to identify medication errors, understand when, where, and why they occur, and determine how they can be prevented.
• Complete required 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 of medication errors or resident reactions to medications.
• Follow the facility’s medication card practices.
• Follow facility procedures for recording medication orders in the resident’s clinical record, including type, route, dosage, frequency, and strength.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED