Med Tech (Part-Time)

PACS•Coeur d'Alene, ID

4d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by attending physicians and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Health Services Director. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role also includes documenting medication administration, monitoring residents and reporting medication errors or reactions, maintaining required records, and cooperating with Health Services staff and other facility personnel. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with state laws.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.

Responsibilities

Administer and document residents’ oral and topical medications accurately and safely, following facility procedures and applicable nursing standards.
Follow facility policies for medication administration, labeling, charting, storage, destruction, discontinuation, transfer, self-administration, and drug receipt errors.
Verify residents’ identities and observe whether medications are ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reasons.
Promptly report medication errors, reactions, resident complaints or grievances, and suspected or known violations of protected health information requirements to the appropriate director.
Help identify, document, and prevent medication errors, including completing required forms and error reports.
Verify medications brought in by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Maintain working relationships with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
Participate in facility surveys, quality assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other relevant committees or programs.
Attend continuing education to stay current in the profession and maintain certification.
Protect the confidentiality of resident care information and report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure or information-system access.
Complete assigned tasks and schedules, cooperate with other departments, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.