Medication Technician - HCA/CNA/NAR/NAC - On-Call

Prestige Care • Auburn, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care in an assisted living and memory care community, helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The role includes supporting residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores. The Medication Technician operates the medication room and provides medication and treatment services under the direction of the Health Services Director, in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act. The role also involves observing residents, documenting care, communicating with healthcare providers and families, supporting dining and community activities, and following safety and infection-control practices.

Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows is located in Auburn, Washington, and includes assisted living apartments and memory care units. The posting describes a supportive, home-like team environment and opportunities for career advancement. Prestige Care states that it is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Hold state-required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete required delegation and/or training, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Have word-processing skills.
• Have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and a Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Complete all state-required trainings as necessary.
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults, preferred or as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Process physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Administer medications and assist with residents’ self-administration of routine and non-routine medications as authorized.
• Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances.
• Coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Report medication errors according to policy.
• Report and record changes in resident condition, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate people, and complete incident forms.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families about medication and care services.
• Provide direct resident care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice; observe residents’ physical and mental conditions and report changes.
• Provide or assist with care services according to each resident’s cooperative service plan.
• Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
• Follow community fire safety and infection-control practices and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Serve meals, assist residents during mealtimes, deliver resident trays, and help clean and maintain dining and kitchen areas.
• Assist with lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed.
• Assist with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers; coordinate personal care services with coworkers and respond promptly to assistance pages.
• Provide First Aid and initiate emergency response procedures according to policy and state regulations.
• Store medications and equipment properly and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
• Remove outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy or disposal according to policy.
• Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate company core values, support a dignified and caring atmosphere, protect privacy and confidentiality, and maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans for eligible full-time team members.
• HSA/FSA accounts for eligible full-time team members.
• Dental and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Retirement plans with a company match for team members who meet hours and service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education Reimbursement program.
• Accrued PTO for full-time and part-time team members working over 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED