Residential Medication Technician (C.A.R.E. Team)

Pyxis•Wichita, KS

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Medication Technician is a compassionate, dependable professional responsible for the safe, accurate, and compliant administration of medications to individuals served by Pyxis Homes. This role supports individual health and stability, builds trust through meaningful interactions, and upholds strict adherence to regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and trauma-informed care practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Medication Administration Certification (must possess or obtain and maintain).
Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Certification and Emergency Safety Physical Intervention Certification (must possess or obtain and maintain).
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to pass all required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior caregiving, direct support, or medication administration experience preferred but not required.
CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred or required based on program policy).

Responsibilities

Administer medications safely, accurately, and at prescribed times in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements.
Verify the correct individual, medication, dosage, route, and time prior to administration; obtain and respect consent before administering medications.
Accurately document all medication administration events in the approved Medication Administration Record (MAR) system.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate records in accordance with Pyxis Homes policy and regulatory standards.
Report and document medication errors, refusals, or concerns immediately per established protocol.
Observe individuals following medication administration for adverse reactions or side effects, maintaining a minimum observation window (typically 5–10 minutes) to ensure safety and well-being.
Use observation periods as an opportunity to engage individuals, provide emotional support, and strengthen therapeutic relationships.
Communicate concerns, reactions, or changes in individual condition to C.A.R.E. Team Leads and appropriate personnel.
Ensure medications, including controlled substances, are stored securely in compliance with all safety regulations and organizational policies.
Maintain proper medication inventory procedures, including counts, audits, and discrepancy reporting.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all individuals and medication information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
Uphold professional boundaries, ethical standards, and trauma-informed care practices.
Travel from time to time, but not on a monthly basis. Travel may be for training, career fairs, conferences, meetings, or other work-related duties.
Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.