PT Medication Technician

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for community residents and assists with prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, responding to resident assistance calls and emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate personnel. The technician also supports resident activities, dining, housekeeping, and move-in transitions while following confidentiality requirements. Medication-related duties include attending scheduled medication trainings, completing assigned medication cart audits, passing medication administration observations, documenting medication administration and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log, communicating residents’ medication needs to the HCD, and reordering medications and contacting pharmacies or resident families/representatives as needed. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and the dining room.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate changes to resident families or representatives as needed; report in the Daily Log.
Document all medication administration in the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.