Med Tech - PC & MC - PA Certification Required

Senior Lifestyle•North Wales, PA

About The Position

The Med Tech is responsible for the safe administration of prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR). The role provides personal and general nursing care as needed, and helps ensure residents receive services in accordance with their daily living needs and individual service plans. Under the direction of the LPN/LVN/RN and/or Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director, the Med Tech supervises self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with applicable regulations and company guidelines. The position also supports residents with personal care, routine nursing tasks, documentation, and other assigned needs. The stated hourly pay is $21.00. Senior Lifestyle offers eligible team members health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability benefits, and paid time off. All positions are eligible to use DailyPay to access earned wages before payday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one month of experience.
Current Medication Technician certification, depending on state regulations.
English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Superior time-management skills.
Strong teamwork and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department according to regulations and company guidelines, as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supplies are at seven days or less; notify a supervisor when supplies are below two days and the medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and notify the pharmacy and Director of Health and Wellness of discrepancies.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date medication vials and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable period.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with new MARs at changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medications from the medication cart and give them to the supervisor.
Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and assistance with eating.
Provide general nursing care, including taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document required information in the daily log and notify a supervisor of concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with assigned needs.
Clean medication carts daily at the end of the shift, restock them as needed, and deep-clean them weekly.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, maintain accurate records, and ensure records are complete within 48 hours under company policy and regulatory guidelines.
Support delivery of resident services, including activities of daily living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs.