Med Tech

NuCare Senior Living•Middleton, WI

16d

About The Position

The Medication Technician is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely administration of 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 resident responses, accurate documentation, and prompt communication about medication-related concerns. The technician helps maintain a safe, supportive, resident-centered environment and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The position also includes assistance with activities of daily living, meals and hydration, light housekeeping, and observation and reporting of changes in residents’ health or behavior. The technician works with residents, families, pharmacies, physicians, nurses, and other team members to support continuity of care.

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 residents with meal preparation, dining, and hydration.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, room tidiness, and common-area upkeep.
Report changes in residents’ condition or behavior to supervisory staff.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, delegated nursing authority, facility policies, and state 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 condition, and report concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
Maintain medication inventory by receiving, storing, counting, ordering, and disposing of medications according to requirements.
Store, secure, and handle medications in accordance with manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations.
Conduct medication cart audits, controlled substance counts, and medication record reviews.
Communicate with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, nurses, and team members about medication-related matters.
Help schedule medication refills and coordinate pharmacy services.
Observe and document resident health status and report physical, mental, or emotional changes to appropriate clinical staff.
Encourage medication compliance while respecting resident rights, dignity, and independence.
Participate in care planning and share medication-related observations for resident service plans.
Respond to medication errors, incidents, or emergencies according to 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 medication administration regulations.