Med Tech ~ Santa Fe

MorningStar Careers•Santa Fe, NM

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech (Med Care Manager/QMAP) administers, documents, and manages residents’ routinely prescribed and PRN medications according to physician orders, medication records, state regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications in a timely manner, monitoring for medication reactions and side effects, recording vital signs as ordered, and promptly reporting medication errors or concerns to the appropriate staff. The Med Tech supports residents’ care, privacy, dignity, safety, comfort, and mental well-being. Responsibilities also include helping with activities of daily living, contributing to care-plan development and review, recognizing changes in residents’ conditions, and working within delegated duties and the role’s limitations alongside licensed nurses. The position requires a resident-centered approach and participation in required continuing education and monthly community training.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
QMAP certification in the state of Colorado.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and to recognize and respect those limits when working with licensed nurses.
Demonstration of the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care and a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
Minimum three years of senior living experience preferred.
Previous experience in an Assisted Living community.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication records, state regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure delivery or notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Immediately document medications administered in the resident’s medical record and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to a licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs, as 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, and detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with daily care and treatment, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.
Recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition and work with licensed nurses within the limits of delegated tasks.
Attend monthly in-service education and training and complete continuing education as required by law.