Med Tech ~ Mission Viejo

MorningStar Careers•Mission Viejo, CA

About The Position

The Med Tech (Med Care Manager/QMAP) administers, pours, passes, and documents residents’ routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, and applicable state regulations. The role works under the direction of the Wellness Director and follows safe medication-administration practices, including observing the five rights. Duties include coordinating medication orders and availability, documenting medications immediately after administration, monitoring and reporting medication reactions or side effects, taking and recording vital signs when ordered, administering PRN medications, and promptly reporting medication errors. The position also supports resident care and well-being. The Med Tech assists with resident care-plan development and review, protects residents’ privacy and dignity, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and helps with daily care tasks such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, mobility, and responding to calls. The position is part-time, scheduled Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and pays $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Successfully complete state-approved Medication Administration training and hold First Aid certification as required by assisted-living regulations.
Hold a QMAP credential in Colorado.
Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Work with licensed nurses, understand limitations, and not exceed delegated tasks.
Know medication-administration procedures and the basics of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination.
Demonstrate the stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous health-care experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care, with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted-living setting.
At least three years of senior-living experience.
A passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document prescribed medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record, following safe-administration procedures.
Order medications from the pharmacy in time to maintain residents’ supply and notify the Wellness Director if ordered medications do not arrive.
Document medications given in the resident’s medical record immediately after administration and date and initial the medication bubble pack.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs when ordered.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with developing and reviewing resident care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; identify and report unsafe conditions that could cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily resident-care tasks, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.