Med Tech (Part-Time)

PACS

5d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Health Services Director. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Health Services Director. The role prepares, administers, and documents commonly used oral and topical medications; observes residents’ medication use and reports errors, refusals, and reactions; and completes related records and procedures. The Medication Technician works with Health Services staff, physicians, and pharmacists, participates in facility quality assurance and inspection activities, protects resident health information, and completes assigned duties in accordance with facility policies and schedules. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide credential, successful completion of a state-approved training program, and any examinations required by state law.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility medication administration procedures.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
Note and report medication administration errors and assist with efforts to identify their causes and prevent recurrence.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain productive working relationships with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints and grievances to the Health Services Director.
Participate and cooperate in facility surveys or inspections when requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs or committees related to medication administration and accuracy.
Prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered for residents.
Verify that medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Follow facility procedures for medication destruction, including required documentation, under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director.
Follow facility labeling policies and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures for medication charting and for documenting and removing discontinued medications.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Health Services Director, and complete a written error report signed by an observer or witness and the employee.
Follow procedures for holding medications for residents transferred from the facility or whose medications have been discontinued by the attending physician.
Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reasons for refusal.
Promptly notify the Health Services Director of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before administering medication treatment.
Measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs accurately.
Follow facility procedures for residents who self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current certification.
Protect residents’ confidential and protected health information, and report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures to the Executive Director.
Report known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility’s information system.
Perform assigned tasks according to facility policies, procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
Cooperate with personnel across departments to help maintain nursing services that meet residents’ needs.