Med Technician

DAYMARK RECOVERY SERVICES INC • Asheville, NC

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Responsible for providing support and care to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers through providing direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and state certification as a Medication Aide/Technician (or completion of the 24 hour course provided by Daymark and evidence of skills competency as witnessed by a nurse).

Responsibilities

• Medication administration under the supervision of Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, monitors medication errors, monitors pharmacy stock and medical/office supplies.
• Carries out medical orders under the supervision of a nurse; verifies receipt; stocks items.
• Keeps medical and office equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Performs UDS, COVID testing, pregnancy testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; sanitizing medical instruments and equipment
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients; performing health screenings, reviewing and recording medical observations and history; taking vital signs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns. Includes completing medical records by recording patient examination/observations, treatment, response to treatment, discharge plan and test results.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects medical office/unit operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Prepares patients for appt / rounds in person or via telemed with medical prescribers.
• Improves medical assisting, knowledge of MH/SA/IDD populations and services and medical job knowledge by attending training sessions; reading technical publications, attending staff meetings and supervision meetings
• All other duties as assigned by center director or other senior management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED