Medication Technician

About the role

Medication Technician

Pay

$18

Schedule

7am - 8pm, 3 days a week

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have 4 year Human Services Bachelor Degree; or 4 years relevant experience; or 2 years relevant experience and a 2 year degree.
• Emotionally and physically able to assist in physical escort and/or restraint.
• Must be able to help carry an ill, injured, or incapacitated student.
• Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in mountainous terrain.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.
• Valid AZ Drivers’ License.
• Ability to obtain a Fingerprint clearance card (or in current possession).

Responsibilities

• Pass medications at scheduled med pass times.
• Ensure proper storage of all medications including prescription, OTC and narcotic meds.
• Monitor each student medications for all dorms, and valley homes to check the need for new medication orders, and/or discontinued meds. If a new medication or a refill is needed, contact all pharmacies and fax over correct orders.
• Check on orders from the previous day to see if they are in, or on their way and document appropriately.
• When meds are delivered, check inventory to be sure all are accounted for. Count all controlled meds with a nurse, and document in narcotic med book. Label, and lock in lock box.
• Pack any medications for a student that is going on a home pass, off campus activity or being d/c’d, and prepare required paper work.
• Check all stock medications including, but not limited to over the counter meds, PRN meds, cream, lotions, liquids, band aids, urine screening tests, medical supplies, etc.
• Help transport students to the school and to nursing for exams with NP.
• Help nurse with wound care, provide first aid when necessary.
• Clean work area, and help maintain nursing building.
• Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.

Benefits