Med Tech (Part-Time)

PACS•Coeur d'Alene, ID

1d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician. The work is performed under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Health Services Director, and must comply with nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. This is a part-time, non-exempt position hiring for evening and weekend schedules, with a pay range of $17–$23 DOE. The role includes safely preparing, administering, and documenting commonly used oral and topical medications; monitoring residents and reporting medication errors or reactions; maintaining accurate medication records; and following procedures for medication labeling, receipt, storage, discontinuation, transfer, and destruction. The Medication Technician also supports quality assurance, facility surveys, continuing education, resident confidentiality, and coordination with health services staff, physicians, and pharmacists. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide credential, with successful completion of a state-approved training program and any examinations required by state law.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures governing medication administration.
Note and report medication administration errors, and assist with programs and procedures to identify and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints and grievances to the Health Services Director.
Participate in facility surveys and cooperate with authorized government agencies as requested.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs or committees related to medication administration and process improvement.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Ensure medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician, facility pharmacy, or pharmacist.
Follow facility medication-destruction procedures and assist with required documentation under the direction of the pharmacist or Health Services Director.
Follow facility labeling policies and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow procedures for charting medications and documenting and removing medications discontinued by the attending physician.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Health Services Director, and ensure the written error report is signed by the employee and an observer or witness.
Follow procedures for holding medications for residents transferred from the facility or whose medications have been discontinued.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reasons for refusal.
Promptly notify the Health Services Director of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify each resident’s identity before administering medication treatment.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Follow procedures permitting residents to self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current certification.
Protect residents’ protected health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures to the Executive Director.
Report known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility information system.
Perform assigned tasks according to facility policies, procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
Cooperate with interdepartmental and facility personnel to maintain nursing services that meet residents’ needs.