Medication Technician

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center•Prescott Valley, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician will be responsible for passing medications at scheduled times, ensuring proper storage of all medications, monitoring student medications for changes in orders, and managing medication inventory. This role also involves preparing medications for students going on passes or leaving the facility, checking stock medications and supplies, and assisting with student transportation and basic medical care. The technician will maintain a clean work area and adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding Protected Health Information.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a 4-year Human Services Bachelor Degree; or 4 years relevant experience; or 2 years relevant experience and a 2-year degree.
Emotionally and physically able to assist in physical escort and/or restraint.
Must be able to help carry an ill, injured, or incapacitated student.
Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in mountainous terrain.
Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.
Valid AZ Drivers’ License.
Ability to obtain a Fingerprint clearance card (or in current possession).

Responsibilities

Pass medications at scheduled med pass times.
Ensure proper storage of all medications including prescription, OTC and narcotic meds.
Monitor each student medications for all dorms, and valley homes to check the need for new medication orders, and/or discontinued meds. If a new medication or a refill is needed, contact all pharmacies and fax over correct orders.
Check on orders from the previous day to see if they are in, or on their way and document appropriately.
When meds are delivered, check inventory to be sure all are accounted for. Count all controlled meds with a nurse, and document in narcotic med book. Label, and lock in lock box.
Pack any medications for a student that is going on a home pass, off campus activity or being d/c’d, and prepare required paper work.
Check all stock medications including, but not limited to over the counter meds, PRN meds, cream, lotions, liquids, band aids, urine screening tests, medical supplies, etc.
Help transport students to the school and to nursing for exams with NP.
Help nurse with wound care, provide first aid when necessary.
Clean work area, and help maintain nursing building.
Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.