Medication Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet the requirements of the position
• Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other community staff.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by state regulations
• Maintains current Food Handlers card

Responsibilities

• Assists with covering shifts as needed.
• Ensures all Med Techs are cleaning med carts as well as med room.
• Ensures all medications are ordered by med techs on time so no residents are out of medications.
• Reports to DNS all supplies needing to be reordered by the first of the month.
• Makes and keeps Care staff schedule updated as well as finds coverage to fill PTO requests.
• Reports any scheduling issues and overtime to DNS.
• Runs weekly audit reports in QuickMar to ensure no medication errors.
• Ensures all med techs are utilizing the shift change report daily.
• Ensures all med techs are counting and signing the Narcotic Book per state regulations.
• Assists DNS and ADNS with communicating with Physicians/ Clinicians as needed.
• Initiates TSPs if med changes and or condition changes occur.
• Puts a copy in the med tech book and original in ADNS book as well as updates white board in med room.
• Performs all Med Tech duties as needed.