Med Tech (PA Certification Required) - Personal Care - FT and PT - 2-10 PM Shift

Senior Lifestyle•Uniontown, PA

About The Position

The Med Tech is responsible for the safe administration and supervision of prescribed medications and treatments for residents, following the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable regulations, and company guidelines. The role also provides personal care and general nursing care as needed, and supports residents’ activities of daily living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plans. The Med Tech handles medication counts, ordering, receipt and verification, storage, labeling, inspections, and removal of discontinued or expired medications. The role maintains medication and resident records, prepares medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, and communicates discrepancies or resident concerns to supervisors. The position also assists residents with calls and needs, maintains medication carts, and participates in staff training and in-services. Hourly pay is $17.50.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 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 other employees, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Strong team-player qualities and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with applicable regulations and company guidelines, as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
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 are down to seven days; notify a supervisor when supplies are below two days and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and report discrepancies to the pharmacy and Director of Health and Wellness.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date medication vials or bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable period.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with new MARs during changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medications from the medication cart and give them to the 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 as needed, and deep-clean them weekly.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Maintain accurate records, prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, and complete medical records within 48 hours in accordance with policies and regulatory guidelines.