Medication Technician - Maravilla at The Domain

Maravilla at The Domain•Austin, TX

About The Position

In partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Enliven Director, the Medication Technician assists with medication delivery and management for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role also provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), observes and documents resident conditions, and reports relevant changes. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The Medication Technician supports safe medication handling, resident care, emergency response, recordkeeping, and communication with residents, healthcare providers, families or powers of attorney, and community leadership. The role follows SRG policies and procedures, infection-control practices, licensing requirements, and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Positive attitude and ability to encourage teamwork.
Ability to work with ambiguity, identify relevant components of complex situations, make sound decisions, and work with minimal direction.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistent, regular attendance.
CNA or experience as a caregiver.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Completion of state regulatory certifications and ongoing training requirements.
Six months of experience in a related position.
Ability to comply with licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications prescribed by healthcare providers for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate medication-order changes, refill challenges, and missed scheduled doses to residents, healthcare providers, family or POA, and the Director or Nurse.
Observe, report, and document changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and the Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
Document resident concerns and follow up on them in the End of Shift Report.
Reorder and receive medications, ensuring residents do not run out and medications are logged, labeled, and stored correctly.
Notify the Director or Nurse of medication discrepancies.
Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies.
Assist with internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
Complete alert charting once per shift in Yardi EHR progress notes.
Document monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
Maintain clean and organized medication rooms, medication carts, and medication overflow areas.
Complete narcotic counts with the oncoming shift.
Destroy medications according to policy.
Participate in weekly medication audits.
Respond to resident pendent calls as needed.
Assist residents with ADLs according to their personalized service plans.
Collaborate with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend ways to improve care.
Follow infection-control procedures and maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Follow SRG policies and procedures.
Complete monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.