Medication Technician - Part time Night Shift

Charles River Recovery•Weston, MA

13h

About The Position

The primary purpose is to administer prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse General Duty.

Requirements

High school diploma or relevant qualification.
Must be a certified medication aide.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medication aide.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Responsibilities

Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Record medication dosages and times.
Gather samples for analysis.
Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
Uphold all health and safety standards.
Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
Present medication to patient and observed ingestion or other application, or administered medication, using specified procedures.
Take vital signs or observed patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
Recorded and restocked medication inventories.