Medication Technician

About the role

Assist licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observe for any adverse drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse.
• Record medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observe residents for changes and document changes in their condition accordingly.
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practice safe handling and storage of medications.
• Check foods brought into the facility by residents’ family/visitors to ensure they are within the resident’s dietary allowances and report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary and report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents and ensure they are escorted to the pick-up area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified nursing assistant.
• Medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as a medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Ability to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Ability to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Ability to operate office, business, and accounting machines, data processors, word processors, etc.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Daily pay grade: $21–$22/hr. Shifts available: 4-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Consistent scheduling and PTO available.