Med Tech NOC Shift

AVISTA SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC•North Ogden, UT

1d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Gardens Senior Living is hiring a Medication Technician for its North Ogden, Utah community, with a NOC (night) shift. The role provides medication services and direct resident care while helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The Medication Technician supports residents’ dignity, independence, and choice, and carries out medication and care services in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, the nurse practice act, and direction from the Health Services Director (HSD).

Requirements

Hold the state-required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete required state delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
Have word-processing skills.
Have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and a Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
Complete all state-required trainings as necessary.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.
Manage the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the HSD.
Administer medications and assist with residents’ self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed by the HSD and in accordance with applicable orders and regulations.
Maintain accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in residents’ clinical records.
Coordinate with pharmacies regarding medication orders and refills.
Report medication errors according to policy.
Report and record changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and accidents to the HSD, physician, and family members as indicated and under HSD direction; complete incident forms.
Communicate routinely with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
Provide direct resident care, regularly observe residents’ physical and mental conditions, and report changes to the HSD or Executive Director.
Assist with or provide care services as directed by residents’ care plans.