Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services•Simpsonville, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes resident support, medication administration and documentation, communication of resident needs and status, housekeeping, and participation in community activities. The Med Tech must follow applicable policies and procedures, protect resident confidentiality, attend required trainings and meetings, and represent the community professionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining rooms.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents' medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate with resident family members or representatives as needed about changes, and report actions in the Daily Log.
Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Report all exceptions to the HCD and document them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.