Medication Services Technician (aka Med Tech, Med Passer, CMA, QMAP)

Chisholm Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

About the role

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values, and goals of Chisholm Place Memory Care.
• Assess health and safety needs of residents; oversee medical care (medications/treatments).
• Ensure the social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assist with family contact when medical issues are involved and provide information about residents' conditions; discuss alternative actions.
• Provide assessment input about residents to the clinical services director.
• Participate in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection.
• Assist in the development of annual strategic plan goals for health issues in the resident services department; actively participate in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department.
• Act as a backup to the director in their absence.
• Attend in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Act as liaison with doctors and residents.
• Conduct work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests, and co-workers.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Schedule transportation for residents to appointments if the resident is unable.
• Perform other related essential duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or vocational/technical training.
• At least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community.
• Medical terminology.
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations.
• Use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Medication dispensed to residents.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Records, graphs, reports, etc., used in the daily performance of duties.
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

Certifications

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law.