Medication Technician

Fox Ridge Bryant•Byrant, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Fox Ridge Bryant, an assisted living and memory care community in Bryant, Arkansas, is seeking Certified Medication Technicians or Certified Medical Assistants to support residents’ medication administration and personal care. The Medication Technician Assistant provides care and assistance with medication administration according to each resident’s Individual Service Plan and physician orders, under the supervision of an RN and/or LPN. The role reports to the Wellness Director or their designee. The posting lists a 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shift on a rotating schedule and says multiple positions and shifts are available. The position also includes assisting residents with activities of daily living and personal care, maintaining accurate medication and care records, monitoring residents and reporting changes or unexpected reactions, and supporting residents’ participation in community activities. The employer describes its setting as an assisted living and memory care community and identifies AgeWell Solvere Living as its parent organization.

Requirements

Authorization by the applicable state governing authority for team members who assist with or administer medication.
Meet the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
Experience and interest in working with older adults.
Organizational skills.
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medication assistance with older adults.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications under RN and/or LPN supervision, following residents’ Individual Service Plans, physician orders, community policies, and applicable state and certification guidelines.
Verify the identity of each resident receiving medication and document the medication name, dosage, route, and administration time.
Present medications to residents and observe ingestion or other application, following specified procedures.
Take vital signs or observe residents for medication responses, report unexpected reactions, and document reasons prescribed medications are not taken.
Administer or assist with medication via oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes as permitted by applicable guidelines.
Receive pharmacy medication supplies as needed and record or restock medication inventory as applicable.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide compassionate personal care, including bathing; skin, hair, nail, mouth, and foot care; positioning and range-of-motion exercises; mobility assistance; toileting assistance; feeding; and dressing.
Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed, and immediately report significant changes in a resident’s condition to the Wellness Manager.
Change simple dressings and ostomy bags and assist with catheter care.
Remind and assist residents with taking pre-measured medications.
Maintain accurate and complete care records and document observations appropriately.
Maintain electronic medical records and written documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.
Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Facilitate resident socialization by leading activities and inviting or reminding residents to participate in planned activities.
Perform housekeeping duties related to resident care and other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and resident needs.