Medication Aide / Tech

Avamere • Washington, UT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Aide / Tech administers routine medications and documents administration per policy while supporting resident care and reporting concerns to nursing leadership.

Requirements

• Administer medications per physician order and document it was given.
• Report to Team Leader any errors, refusal or reactions to medications immediately.
• Report to Team Leader and complete medication error incident report when there is an error in the administration of medications.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and stored according to medication instructions.
• Ensure medications are reordered when necessary and destroyed as indicated.
• Complete proper medication destruction.
• Narcotics should be destroyed with Med Tech and LPN/RN witnessed and cosigned.
• Non narcotics should be destroyed by Med Tech or LPN
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Team Leader.
• Attend and participate in care plan meetings as necessary.
• Accurately and sagely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this Community and that may be ordered for resident use by the physician or the Medical Director.
• Perform as Caregiver/CNA when not passing medications.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor medications is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents.
• Reorder as needed.
• Report needs for supplies and/or equipment to Resident Care Coordinator.
• Complete Ovation, Relias and Inservice training as required by Ovation and State Law.

Responsibilities

• Verify ID of resident prior to medication administration
• Administer medications per physician order and document it was given.
• Report to Team Leader any errors, refusal or reactions to medications immediately.
• Report to Team Leader and complete medication error incident report when there is an error in the administration of medications.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and stored according to medication instructions.
• Ensure medications are reordered when necessary and destroyed as indicated.
• Complete proper medication destruction.
• Narcotics should be destroyed with Med Tech and LPN/RN witnessed and cosigned.
• Non narcotics should be destroyed by Med Tech or LPN
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Team Leader.
• Attend and participate in care plan meetings as necessary.
• Accurately and sagely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this Community and that may be ordered for resident use by the physician or the Medical Director.
• Perform as Caregiver/CNA when not passing medications.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor medications is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents.
• Reorder as needed.
• Report needs for supplies and/or equipment to Resident Care Coordinator.
• Complete Ovation, Relias and Inservice training as required by Ovation and State Law.

Benefits

• Employee meal credit
• Tuition assistance
• Career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed