Med Tech- Available Weekends

About the role

Reports to the Health & Wellness Director.

Responsibilities

• Follow the facility’s policies and procedures governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs to determine when, where, and why medication errors occur and how they can be prevented.
• Complete necessary forms, charts, reports, and submit these as required.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with nursing staff, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health & Wellness Director.
• Participate in facility surveys requested by the Executive Director or Health & Wellness Director.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other facility committees that improve medication pass accuracy.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications ordered by the resident’s Primary Care Provider.
• Verify that medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy.
• Follow facility policies for destroying medications under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health & Wellness Director, including documentation requirements.
• Follow facility labeling policies and ensure all administered medications are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures for charting medications.
• Assist in documenting and removing medications discontinued by the attending physician.
• Follow facility procedures for drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Health & Wellness Director.
• Ensure documentation of drug receipt errors includes a written error report signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Follow facility procedures for holding medications for residents who are transferred or when medications are discontinued.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Promptly notify the Health & Wellness Director of any medication errors or adverse reactions.
• Verify resident identity before administering medication.
• Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
• Follow facility procedures allowing residents to self-administer medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms used in medication administration.
• Attend continuing education programs to maintain certification and stay current in the field.
• Agree not to disclose residents’ protected health information and report suspected violations.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Follow work assignments and schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with interdepartmental and facility personnel to maintain nursing services and meet residents’ needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected unauthorized disclosure of resident information.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school education or equivalent.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be a licensed Medication Aide who has completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations per state law.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of desktop or laptop computer.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk; read or hear.
• Frequent use of office equipment including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
• May assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually low to moderate.

Benefits

• Low monthly premium payments for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off: vacation accrues at 4 hours/month (48 hours FT or 40 hours PT annually), prorated sick days based on hire date, and 7 paid holidays each year.

Pay

$17.50–$24.50 per hour depending on experience and education. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.