Medication Technician - FT (Memory Care)

About the role

The Medication Technician position at MBK Senior Living is dedicated to ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care. This role requires a strong focus on customer service, medication administration, and resident care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments, and resident care as assigned.
• Observe, verify, and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and document the reason(s).
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements.
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy, and physician(s) and verify dosages with physician prior to dispensing.
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed.
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety, and confidentiality.
• Aid residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions, and transport residents as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning, setting tables, etc.
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Health Services and/or Executive Director, or other designee of the Executive Director as assigned.

Requirements

• Age 18 or over, or have the proper work permit and work authorization documentation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience handling medications preferred but on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
• Background clearances as required by government regulations.
• Complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results (must be within the last 6 months or within 7 days of employment).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to interact effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Must meet and maintain all state specific regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.

Physical Demands

• Must be mobile and able to execute the physical demands of the position.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push 40 pounds unassisted.