Med Tech ~ Albuquerque

MorningStar Careers•Albuquerque, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech (Med Care Manager/QMAP) administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications from the pharmacy in advance, confirming they arrive, documenting medication administration, observing residents for reactions or side effects, taking vital signs when ordered, and reporting medication errors immediately. The Med Tech also assists with resident care, safety, dignity, comfort, and care-plan development in coordination with other disciplines.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Successfully complete state-approved Medication Administration training.
Hold First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
Hold a QMAP credential in the state of Colorado.
Have a minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care and a good work record.
Have experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
Be able to make decisions in residents’ interests and support company policies and decisions.
Attend monthly in-service education and training and complete continuing education as required by law.
Read and write English and communicate effectively in English.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Understand and follow written and oral directions.
Provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks.
Use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Work with licensed nurses, understand role limitations, and not exceed them.
Perform medication administration procedures and understand required medication administration practices.
Understand universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
A minimum of three years of senior living experience.
A passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders and the Medication Administration record, following the five rights for safe medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director.
Ensure ordered medications arrive and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not.
Immediately document medications given in the resident’s medical record and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe residents for medication reactions and side effects and report them to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs when ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with development and review of resident care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could harm a resident.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily care and treatment tasks, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.