Med Tech - PC & MC - PA Certification Required

Senior Lifestyle•Horsham Township, PA

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About The Position

The Med Tech is responsible for safely administering prescribed medications and treatments recorded on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), and for supervising self-administered medication in the Assisted Living Department. The role follows applicable federal and state regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines, under direction from the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director. The position also provides personal and general nursing care to residents, supports activities of daily living and other resident services, maintains medication and medical records, responds to resident needs, and reports concerns or discrepancies to a supervisor. The role includes medication ordering, verification, storage, and inspection; care documentation; preparation and completion of medical charts; and cleaning and restocking medication carts.

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 emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Strong teamwork and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in the Assisted Living Department in compliance with regulations and company guidelines, as directed by nursing and department leadership.
Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and promptly report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supplies fall below seven days; notify a supervisor when supplies fall below two days and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and report discrepancies to the pharmacy and Director of Health and Wellness.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date vials and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable period.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current and new MARs at changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medications from the medication cart and give them to a supervisor.
Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating assistance.
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 medical records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.