Medication Technician - NOC Shift

Laurelhurst House Assisted Living•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The role also assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores. Medication services are performed under the direction of the Health Services Director and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act. The technician supports residents’ dignity, independence, and choices while observing and reporting changes in their physical or mental condition. The position includes maintaining medication and treatment records, coordinating with pharmacies, communicating with residents, families, physicians, and outside services, and supporting community safety, infection control, and emergency procedures. The technician also assists with meals, resident transfers, tours, move-ins and move-outs, and other care services as directed by residents’ cooperative service plans.

Requirements

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
Hold state-required medication pass certification or other required certification.
Complete state-required delegation and/or training requirements and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
Have word processing skills.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have First Aid training.
Have a Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
Complete all state-required training as necessary.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults.

Responsibilities

Operate the medication room and provide 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.
Administer medications and assist with residents’ self-administration of routine and non-routine medications.
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, observe residents’ physical and mental conditions, and report changes to the appropriate director.
Provide or assist with care services as directed by residents’ cooperative service plans.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
Follow community fire safety and infection control practices and report unsafe conditions or equipment.
Serve meals, assist residents at mealtime, deliver trays, and help clean and maintain dining and kitchen areas.
Lift, move, and transport 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 pharmacy return or disposal according to policy.
Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere and protect the privacy and confidentiality of residents, team members, and company information.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
Perform other duties as assigned.