Medication Technician - HCA/CNA/NAR/NAC - Day

Prestige Care • Longview, WA

5d • 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 assists 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, state regulations, and the nurse practice act. The position supports residents’ dignity, independence, and choice, and works with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and coworkers to coordinate care.

The position is at Prestige Senior Living – Monticello Park, an assisted and independent living community in Longview, Washington. The community describes its environment as home-like and team-oriented, with close relationships between team members and residents. Prestige Care highlights its core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, and its commitment to career development and an inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• 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 and First Aid training.
• Have a Food Handlers permit when required by state regulations.
• Complete all state-required training as necessary.
• Have a high school diploma, 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, preferred or as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily medication-room operations 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 requirements.
• Administer routine and non-routine medications and assist with residents’ self-administration as authorized.
• 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 resident condition, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate parties, and complete incident forms.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families about medication and care services.
• Provide direct resident care, observe physical and mental conditions, and report changes to the appropriate director.
• Provide care services according to 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 mealtimes, deliver 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.
• Assist with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers; coordinate personal care with coworkers and respond promptly to assistance pages.
• Provide First Aid and initiate emergency response procedures in accordance with 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 and support a dignified, caring atmosphere.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, community, and company information.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and practice safe working habits.

Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for a choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Team members may participate in company retirement plans, with a company match for those who meet hours and service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education Reimbursement program.
• Eligible full-time and part-time team members working over 20 hours per week accrue PTO at a rate of 0.034 hours per hour during their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED