Medication Technician - NOC Shift

Prestige Care•Portland, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care while helping maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment. The role also supports residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores. The Medication Technician operates the medication room and provides medication and treatment services under the direction of the Health Services Director (HSD), in accordance with physician orders, applicable state regulations, and the nurse practice act. The position includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ physical or mental condition, maintaining accurate medication and treatment records, coordinating with pharmacies, and communicating with physicians, residents, families, and outside services. The Medication Technician also supports residents’ dignity, independence, choice, privacy, and safety, and participates in dining services, training, in-services, and staff meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through education, training, and experience.
Hold the medication-pass certification or other certification required by the state.
Complete state-required delegation and/or training requirements and successfully complete the medication-pass competency.
Have word-processing skills.
Have current CPR certification.
Complete First Aid training.
Have a Food Handlers permit when required by state regulations.
Complete all state-required trainings as necessary.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults, preferred or as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of the medication room and 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 in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Administer medications and assist with residents’ self-administration of routine and non-routine medications according to orders and applicable requirements.
Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed by the Health Services Director.
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 residents’ conditions, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate parties as directed; complete incident forms.
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
Provide direct resident care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice; observe residents’ physical and mental conditions and report changes to the appropriate director.
Provide or assist with care services according to each resident’s cooperative service plan.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
Follow community fire-safety and infection-control practices and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
Serve meals, assist residents at mealtime, deliver resident trays, and help clean and maintain dining and kitchen areas.
Assist with lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the service plan.
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 return to the pharmacy or disposal according to policy.
Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, department, community, and company information and records.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and practice safe working habits.