Medication Technician (Extended Care) - Part Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health•Yuba City, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine duties in caring for residents and assists residents with medications under direction of nurse manager. Assists with medication and treatment services within scope of regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent
First Aid Certification: Required within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
AHA-FA: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
Two years' experience in an assisted living or skill nursing facility
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from approved vendor per AH policy

Responsibilities

Assists residents with medications within scope of regulatory requirements under the supervision of the nurse manger.
Acts as a departmental resource and assists in resolving problems of the unit with the nurse manager.
Verifies patient identity and records medicine given, dosage and time of administration in patient medical records.
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and observes patient to detect response to medication.
Serves as mentor to a new caregiver by providing orientation, assisting with training and making recommendations to nursing administration and nurse manger.
Participates in Quality Assurance Programs.
Assists in scheduling daily assignments sheets and assures completion of all assigned charting and daily responsibilities of resident care.
May assist with medication inventory or stockroom maintenance.
Assists with stripping and making residents’ beds, resident laundry, serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.