HCA/CNA Swing Shift Medication Technician

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Absorb and implement procedures or programs aimed at identifying medication errors, their frequency, causes, and prevention strategies.
• Perform administrative tasks like completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the nursing department, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program affecting the medication pass.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications.
• Verify medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Maintain proper labeling of all medications administered.
• Document and remove discontinued medications accurately.
• Notify the Director of Nursing Services and follow procedures in case of drug receipt errors.
• Ensure proper documentation of drug receipt errors.
• Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred or when medications are discontinued.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document instances where prescribed medication is not administered.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication.
• Accurately measure, record, and report vital signs of residents.
• Follow facility’s procedures allowing residents to self-administer medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relevant to the administration of medications.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel and other facility personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Supervisory Requirements: No supervisor responsibilities.

  Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examinations related to medication aide licensure.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
  • Physical demands: occasional lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer, frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, hearing, frequent use of office-related equipment, frequent assistance in evacuating residents during emergencies.
  • Work environment: noise level usually low to moderate, frequent use of office-related equipment, frequent assistance in evacuating residents during emergencies.
  • Critical features: adherence to policies and procedures, accurate medication preparation and administration, maintaining confidentiality, and cooperation with inter-departmental personnel.
  • Additional Information: Equal opportunity employer.