Med Tech (Part-Time)

PACS

4d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, 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 applicable state requirements. The role also involves documenting medication administration, monitoring residents and medication-related events, and cooperating with Health Services and other facility personnel. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The stated pay range is $18–$24, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide status, 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, or 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, manage concrete variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
Note and report medication administration errors, and assist with programs to identify, understand, and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain a productive working relationship with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Health Services Director.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections when requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs related to medication administration and accuracy.
Prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications accurately and safely.
Ensure medications brought in by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician, facility pharmacy, or pharmacist.
Follow facility policies for medication destruction, including documentation, under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director.
Follow medication labeling policies and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures for medication charting and for 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 an observer or witness and the employee.
Follow procedures for holding medications when residents are transferred or medications are discontinued.
Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed, and document medications not administered and the reasons for refusal.
Promptly notify the Health Services Director of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before medication treatment and accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Follow facility procedures concerning residents who self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current certification.
Protect residents’ protected health information and 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 other facility personnel to support nursing services and resident needs.