Medication Tech Part Time Evenings
About The Position
Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Medication Tech to assist residents, their family members, and prospective residents. This part-time position works evening shifts of eight hours. The Medication Tech supervises and records medications, assists residents with activities of daily living and transfers into or out of bed, and takes and records vital signs. The role also includes communicating with physicians and consultants, providing follow-up, arranging physician appointments and transportation when needed, responding to emergency alert calls, and helping maintain residents’ self-respect, dignity, and physical safety. The Medication Tech is responsible for knowing and complying with state regulations, filing necessary reports, and assisting with training new employees. Candidates should be able to follow safety, sanitation, and hazardous-waste procedures; protect confidential resident and medical information; communicate professionally and courteously; handle emergencies calmly; and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. The role also requires knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards, organizational and analytical skills, and working knowledge of relevant computer and software applications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active Medication Technician Certification.
- Ability to follow departmental safety, sanitation, and hazardous-waste procedures and regulations.
- Ability to understand and respect the confidential nature of resident charts and medical information.
- Ability to deal with residents and co-workers professionally and courteously.
- Ability to handle emergencies in a composed manner and project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of, and effects of use of, drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents, their family members, and prospective residents as needed.
- Supervise and record medications.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living when necessary.
- Assist residents in or out of bed.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Communicate with physicians and consultants and provide follow-up.
- Make physician appointments and arrange transportation when needed.
- Know and comply with state regulations, file necessary reports, and assist in training new employees.
- Respond to emergency alert calls.
- Help maintain each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets
- Free prescription plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible spending plans
- 401(k) matching
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- Company discounts on mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items
- Pet insurance
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
