Med Tech ~ Portland ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Portland, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech (Med Care Manager/QMAP) administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders and state medication-administration regulations, under the direction of the Wellness Director. The role includes learning residents’ medication preferences and helping ensure they receive attentive, respectful care. The Med Tech administers and documents medications according to the Medication Administration Record and the five rights of medication administration; orders medications from the pharmacy in time to maintain supplies; documents medications immediately after administration; observes and reports medication reactions and side effects; takes and records vital signs when ordered; administers PRN medications as prescribed; and immediately reports medication errors to the Wellness Director. The role also supports resident care planning, privacy, dignity, safety, comfort, and well-being, and assists residents with daily care needs such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility, and responding to calls. The position is full-time in Portland. Pay is $24.21, and the schedule will be discussed at the community during the interview. Team members scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, and their families are also eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted-living-facility regulations.
QMAP certification in Colorado.
Must be able to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that indicate a resident’s change in condition.
Ability to work with licensed nurses, understand role limitations, and avoid attempting tasks beyond those limitations.
Knowledge of medication-administration functions and required procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Must support company policies and decisions and make decisions with residents’ interests at heart.
Must demonstrate the stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous health-care experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care, with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted-living setting.
At least three years of senior-living experience is preferred.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer, pour, pass, and document prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, the Medication Administration Record, state regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure delivery or notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Document medications immediately after administration and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect or change vital signs, as ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with developing and reviewing resident care plans with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could harm residents.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with residents’ daily care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents between areas, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service education and training within the community, as well as continuing education required by law.