Medication Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of positive performance in healthcare as an experienced direct care provider and Certified Medication Technician.
• Meet all requirements of the direct care position.
• Active Maryland Certified Medication Technician certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Travel is required; driving record must meet Sevita standards.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, administer, and document ordered oral and topical medications.
• Ensure that medications are administered only with a written, signed, and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Check that sufficient stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available for participants’ nursing needs, and report needs to a supervisor.
• Verify narcotic records for the shift and follow facility policies and procedures for medication destruction.
• Transport residents to medical appointments.
• Obtain necessary paperwork from physicians or clinicians and coordinate information with the manager and facility.
• Schedule medical appointments as requested.
• Obtain medications from the pharmacy and distribute them to residences.
• Review medication inventory, documentation, and expiration dates.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required, including direct support professional duties.