Med Tech - MC - FT - All Shifts - PA Certification Required

Senior Lifestyle•North Wales, PA

About The Position

The Med Tech is responsible for the safe administration and supervision of prescribed medications and treatments for residents in the Memory Care Department, following the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable regulations, company guidelines, and direction from the LPN/LVN/RN and/or Director of Health & Wellness. The role also provides personal and general nursing care, supports residents’ activities of daily living and individual service plans, and helps ensure residents receive appropriate services.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree, 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 emergency situations.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Superior time-management skills.
Strong team-player qualities and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with applicable regulations and company guidelines.
Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy, or notify the responsible party when supplies reach the stated thresholds; alert a supervisor if fewer than two days of supply remain and medicine has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and report discrepancies to the pharmacy and Director of Health & 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 how long they may be used.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with new MARs at changeover and notify a supervisor of discrepancies.
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 assistance with eating.
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 records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.