Med Tech

NuCare Senior Living•Waunakee, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician is responsible for safely, accurately, and promptly administering resident medications in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, state regulations, and delegated nursing oversight. The role supports resident health and well-being through medication management, observation of responses, accurate documentation, and timely communication about medication-related concerns. The Medication Technician helps maintain a safe, supportive, resident-centered environment and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The position also includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, meals and hydration, and light housekeeping. The technician observes resident health and behavior, supports care planning and medication compliance, coordinates medication refills and pharmacy services, and responds appropriately to errors, incidents, and emergencies. The role requires adherence to infection-control practices, resident rights, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medication Aide/Medication Technician certification or successful completion of required state-approved medication-administration training.
Knowledge of medication-administration procedures, documentation requirements, and resident rights.
Ability to accurately maintain records and follow physician orders and delegated nursing instructions.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to safely assist residents and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push medication carts and perform repetitive documentation tasks.
Ability to visually verify medications, labels, documentation, and resident identification.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, CBRF, RCAC, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
Support meal preparation, dining, and hydration to help meet residents’ nutritional needs.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, room tidiness, and common-area upkeep.
Report changes in residents’ condition or behavior promptly to supervisory staff.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, delegated nursing authority, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Document medications administered, refused, held, or discontinued in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and other required systems.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, side effects, and changes in residents’ condition, and report concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
Maintain medication inventory, including receiving, storing, counting, ordering, and disposing of medications.
Store, secure, and handle medications according to manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations.
Conduct medication cart audits, controlled-substance counts, and medication record reviews.
Communicate with residents, family members, physicians, pharmacies, nurses, and other team members about medication-related matters.
Assist with medication refill scheduling and coordination of pharmacy services.
Observe and document resident health status and report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Encourage medication compliance while respecting resident rights, dignity, and independence.
Participate in care-planning discussions and contribute medication-related observations to resident service plans.
Respond to medication errors, incidents, or emergencies in accordance with established reporting and corrective-action procedures.
Complete required documentation, training, certifications, and continuing education related to medication administration and resident care.
Follow infection prevention and control practices, resident-rights policies, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
Comply with state regulations, facility policies, and applicable medication-administration requirements.