Medication Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year previous experience as a Caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete the Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the facility
• Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
• Responds to all residents needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Upholds Residents’ rights at all times
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
• Observes residents for change in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, in a timely manner
• Resolves concerns regarding resident care with all constituents in a timely manner
• Ensures proper and timely records reporting in your department in accordance with state and federal guidelines and company standards
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPPA and state and federal regulatory training as required
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program