Lead Medication Technician
About The Position
The Lead Medication Technician assists residents with daily medication needs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed Administrator. The role supports resident health and safety through medication assistance, health monitoring, accurate documentation, and a clean, comfortable living environment. Lead responsibilities include mentoring team members, assisting with staff scheduling, and representing facility leadership when needed. The position covers AM and PM shifts and requires weekend availability, flexibility to work any shift as needed, and participation in an on-call rotation shared with the Resident Care Director (RCD).
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 with a C.N.A. certificate.
- First Aid, CPR, and medication assistance certification (or state equivalent) required.
- Solid understanding of medications, drug reactions, and safe medication assistance practices.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Frequent standing, walking, and bending; ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
- Weekend availability, flexibility to work all shifts as needed, and participation in the on-call rotation are required.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of leadership experience in a healthcare, senior living, or related setting is preferred.
- Experience in staff scheduling, training and mentoring team members, and demonstrated leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with taking their medications.
- Keep the medication cart organized and clean.
- Coordinate with pharmacies and physicians to ensure prescriptions are filled and up to date.
- Take and record residents’ vital signs.
- Assist with blood glucose checks and insulin administration.
- Accurately document activities and medications.
- Partner with caregivers and kitchen staff to assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, dressing, and ambulation.
- Help create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Mentor new team members.
- Assist with staff scheduling.
- Represent facility leadership when needed.
- Be available to work weekends, all shifts as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation shared with the Resident Care Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
