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

Harmony Senior Services•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Medication Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents, and assists with prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice. The role includes maintaining knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; responding to resident calls and emergency alerts; monitoring residents and reporting concerns; supporting dining, activities, appointments, admissions, transfers, and move-in transitions; and communicating resident information verbally and in writing. The Med Tech also performs housekeeping as directed, observes confidentiality requirements, attends medication training, completes medication cart audits and medication administration observations, maintains and reorders medications, communicates medication needs and changes, and documents medication administration and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log. The role requires working a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

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.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and other issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
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 resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident family members or representatives as needed about changes.
Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.