Medication Technician - Per Diem
About The Position
Comprehensive Life Resources is seeking a Medication Technician to provide residential medication monitoring services to adults with mental illness at Park Place in Tacoma, Washington. The role supports residents’ community adjustment and helps people at risk of institutionalization build self-care skills, independence, social skills, and self-reliance. The Medication Technician is part of a team that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs. This is a per-diem/on-call role with no set schedule. Shifts may be available during the day, evening, on weekends, and on holidays, as needed to support 24/7 nursing services. The position pays $20.52–$28.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
- Complete Medication Monitor training.
- Follow policies and procedures for self-administered medication.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making and maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes and content requirements.
- Apply appropriate codes to patient-care services according to program guidelines.
- Meet competencies determined by the Nursing Director.
- Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and the assigned program.
- If the role requires driving, have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a working vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Park Place residents’ self-administration of medications.
- Facilitate continuity of care.
- Document medication monitoring and self-medication in the EHR or Medication Administration Record (MAR), including progress notes as needed.
- Coordinate with the medical team to ensure medications are ordered and filled.
- Provide services and activities that enhance residential clients’ self-care skills, independence, social skills, and self-reliance.
- Participate in meetings and activities as required.
- Work a schedule as needed to support 24/7 nursing services.
- Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
- Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies and floor stock, and communicate with the pharmacy.
- Assist with all aspects of laboratory specimen collection and throughput.
- Follow infection-control policies and protocols.
- Follow the incident-reporting process.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
