Medication Tech | PRN

Harmony Senior Services•Independence, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med 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 requires maintaining knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, and reporting resident incidents, care concerns, and changes in status to appropriate individuals. The Med Tech supports residents with meals, activities, appointments, move-in transitions, and other daily needs; performs housekeeping duties as directed; and follows confidentiality requirements. Medication-related duties include attending medication trainings, passing medication administration observations and assigned cart audits, maintaining the medication cart, documenting medication administration and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log, communicating medication needs to the HCD, and reordering medications or contacting the pharmacy and resident families or representatives as needed. The role also includes assisting with activity programs, communicating resident and community information verbally and in writing, attending required in-services and staff meetings, and performing other assigned duties. This PRN position is located at 2077 S. Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453. The listed pay range is $20.50–$22.50 per hour. The employer describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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.
Organization skills 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 co-workers.
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 in a positive and professional manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to 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 issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding 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 assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents' medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed when changes occur.
Document medication administration in the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.