Medication Technician

Gemstone Senior Living•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician is responsible for carrying out the AOL services to Residents in accordance with their service plan; including providing medication management services and personal care for residents. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Director you may be asked to communicate with medical professionals and families about the needs of the resident(s).

Requirements

High School Diploma; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must successfully complete the Gemstone Senior Living Medication Management Training.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardize situations.
Must be able to work flexible work hours due to demands of position.
Resident Assistant is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.
Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds or more.
Must have a clear criminal background
Must have a clear drug screen
Reliable transportation
Must be 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Six months of work experience in a senior living setting is preferred
High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring Resident's medication.
Keep records updated in the medication administrative files.
Set-up and assist with self-administration of medication.
Order and received medication.
Keep all medications in their appropriate storage areas and keep medication cupboards, carts and doors locked at all times.
Regularly review the resident's medication administration record, centrally stored record, pharmacy transaction record and report any errors to the Health and. Wellness Director.
Keep medication files and medical records current and up to date.
Regular, ongoing communication with the pharmacy, families, residents assisted living and management staff.
Assist in updating the service plans and monthly care logs if needed.
Assist residents in making doctor's appointments and travel arrangement to and from appointments.
Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participate in orientation of new staff.
Perform room visits and room checks on a regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.