Medication Technician - Apache Junction

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 such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit them 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 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.
• Maintain proper documentation and destruction of medications in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Document and remove discontinued medications accurately.
• Notify the Director of Nursing Services of drug receipt errors and document them accordingly.
• Ensure medications are held appropriately for residents transferring out or whose medications are discontinued.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Promptly notify supervisors 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 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 any 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 the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access facility’s information system.
• 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 the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access facility’s information system.
• 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.