Medication Technician

Clearwater at Rancharrah•Reno, NV

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater Living is seeking a full-time Medication Technician to join Clearwater at Rancharrah, a luxury senior living community in Reno. The Medication Technician documents, delivers, and administers residents’ medications as prescribed by physicians, providing superior customer service while following company policies and procedures, government regulations, and applicable guidelines. The position includes an evening shift option and also supports residents with daily living and care needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician.
Active First Aid, CPR, or BLS certification required.
Background clearances required by government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB screening.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily medications, treatments, and resident care within the scope of practice and applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed, and document this accurately.
Notify a supervisor when a prescribed medication is not administered as directed and document the reason.
Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records concerning resident medication and care.
Coordinate medication services with residents, pharmacies, and physicians; verify dosages with physicians before dispensing.
Track medication change and refill orders and prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
Participate in narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift and immediately report discrepancies to supervisors.
Assist caregivers with their duties and assume caregiver responsibilities when needed.
Respond promptly and kindly to residents while protecting their self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
Read and follow care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate care.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, and bowel and bladder functions.
Assist residents at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, and clearing trays.
Transport and escort residents as needed, assisting with transfers to and from beds, wheelchairs, meals, activities, and other transportation, using required safety, lifting, and transferring techniques.