Med Tech-FT

Harmony Senior Services•Asheville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining working knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, responding promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate personnel. The Med Tech also supports residents’ transitions, activities, meals, and day-to-day comfort while respecting confidentiality requirements. Medication-related duties include attending scheduled medication trainings, completing assigned medication cart audits, passing medication administration observations, documenting medication administration on the EMAR/MAR, communicating medication needs to the HCD, reordering medications, and reporting medication exceptions. The role also includes housekeeping tasks, resident checks, written and verbal reporting, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and provide quality care.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax information to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or responsible parties as needed about changes.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.