Medication Technician

About the role

Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. Vi at Highlands Ranch is located at 2850 Classic Drive, Highlands Ranch CO 80126.

Responsibilities

• Administers resident oral and topical medication(s), as prescribed by a physician and within the scope of practice of a Med Tech, including, but not limited to: verifies identity of resident receiving medication; presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application; records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration in the system of record; takes and records vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated team members of unexpected reactions; documents reasons prescribed drugs are not taken; maintains related medical records under supervision of the nurse and/or medical staff.
• Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
• May receive supply of ordered medications and store per protocol.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Follows written and/or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice.
• Adheres to policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA).
• Provides escort service to residents as directed by supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor and oncoming staff of resident changes of condition, as they occur.
• Provides safe, efficient, and cost--effective quality care.
• Documents care per policy and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to resolve resident problems and enhance care delivery and service.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; successfully adapts to changes.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Company's Mission, Values, and Resident Care Philosophy and