Certified Medication Technician

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Avoid and prevent medication errors by assisting in developing and implementing procedures or programs.
• Perform administrative tasks such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc.
• Ensure accurate documentation of drug receipt errors, including a written error report signed by an observer/witness and yourself.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of the facility.
• Record the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency, and strength of each medication.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed medication tech having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.