Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Full-Time | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Harmony Senior Services•Roanoke, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role involves supporting residents’ daily needs, responding to calls and emergency alerts, monitoring resident well-being, communicating and documenting resident and medication information, and helping maintain the community and medication cart. The Medication Tech follows applicable policies and confidentiality requirements, attends training, and works collaboratively with the nursing team and other personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, 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.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able 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 certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living and provide quality care to residents.
Administer prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties in resident apartments and community areas as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist with planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies for 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, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication training.
Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart.
Pass all medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax information to the pharmacy, and communicate medication changes to resident families or responsible parties as needed.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Report medication exceptions to the HCD and document them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.