La Via Med Tech Lead - Day Shift

About the role

The Lead Medication Technician at La Via Med Tech Lead - Day Shift is responsible for guiding and supporting the medication technicians, ensuring they follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance to physician orders.
• Completes simple treatments and reports resident vital signs as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s medication administration record.
• Reports the reason medications were omitted or PRN medication was given.
• Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents and accidents to the nurse.
• Routinely communicates with the pharmacy and nurse to assure medications are received in a timely manner.
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes out-dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice.
• Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
• Assists with or performs resident ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights an accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.
• Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, aligned with qualifications and can be reasonably expected to be completed with minimal orientation.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medication Technician. You should also have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medication Technician.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX-$YY per hour.

Schedule

The Lead Medication Technician works a Day Shift schedule.