Medication Tech

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 causes, and preventive measures.
• Perform administrative tasks like completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive relationship with other members of Health Services, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.
• Participate and cooperate with facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other facility committees or programs 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.
• Follow labeling policies and practices of the facility.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and documented.
• Document discontinued medications.
• Follow procedures for handling drug receipt errors.
• Notify the delivery source and Health Services Director of drug receipt errors.
• Ensure documentation of drug receipt errors includes a written error report signed by an observer/witness and the Medication Technician.
• Follow facility procedures for holding medications for residents who are transferred or whose medications are discontinued.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document instances where prescribed medication is not administered, including the reason(s).
• Promptly notify the Health Services Director of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication.
• Accurately measure, record, and report vital signs of residents.
• Follow facility procedures allowing residents to self-administer their medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms related to medication administration.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on changes in the profession and maintain certification.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility's information system.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as instructed by supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel and other facility personnel to ensure adequate maintenance of nursing services to meet resident needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Licensed Medication Aide with successful completion of a state-approved training program and any necessary examinations.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, and talk frequently.
• Frequent use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• Frequent use of office-related equipment including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
• Prolonged use of hands and arms.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.