Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Full-Time | 3p - 11p

Harmony Senior Services•Savannah, GA

2d•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 also includes responding to resident needs, communicating and documenting resident and medication information, supporting activities and transitions, and carrying out housekeeping duties as directed. The Medication Tech must follow community policies and confidentiality requirements, complete required training and audits, and work collaboratively with the nursing team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the 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 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 administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and support safe lifting and transfers.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties, 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; escort residents to and from activities and the dining room.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities; check on ill residents and report status or concerns.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions by providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings and complete assigned medication cart audits; 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 families or responsible parties as needed about changes, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.