Medication Technician

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak, a luxury senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a full-time Medication Technician. The role is responsible for documenting, delivering, and administering residents’ medications as prescribed by physicians, while providing superior customer service and following applicable policies, procedures, government regulations, and guidelines. The technician also supports residents with personal care and daily living activities, assists caregivers when needed, and helps maintain residents’ dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician.
Active First Aid, CPR, or BLS certification required.
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily medications, treatments, and resident care within the scope of practice and in accordance with policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Observe, verify, and document that medications are ingested or applied as directed.
Notify a supervisor and document the reasons when prescribed medication is not administered according to directions.
Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records of residents’ medication and care.
Coordinate medication services with residents, pharmacies, and physicians, and verify dosages with physicians before dispensing.
Track medication changes and refill orders, and prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
Participate in narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shifts and immediately report discrepancies to supervisors.
Assist caregivers with their duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed.
Respond promptly and kindly to residents’ needs while maintaining their self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
Read and follow care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate care.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, and bowel and bladder functions.
Assist residents at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, and tray clearing.
Transport residents as needed, assisting them into and out of beds and wheelchairs and escorting them to meals, activities, or other transportation, using safety, lifting, and transfer techniques.