Medication Technician NY

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medication and treatment to residents in a safe and timely manner within the guidelines set forth by DePaul Adult Care Communities and the state of New York.
• Documentation of medications and treatments as determined in the policy and procedures.
• Observation and documentation of response (therapeutic or adverse) to medications and treatments.
• Maintain an organized, clean and secure medication cart and medication room.
• Timely ordering of medications and/or supplies for availability to residents.
• Following facility and pharmacy guidelines and policies in ordering, returning and discontinuing of medication orders.
• Preparation of medications for residents leaving the facility for extended periods of time, or arranging for the delivery of those medications from the pharmacy.
• Accurately processing physician orders and transcribing orders to the Medication Administration Record.
• Directly accountable for the security of controlled substances and the accuracy of record keeping.
• Practices and maintains appropriate infection control techniques when preparing/administering medications and employs universal precautions at all times.
• Performs resident care duties as described in the Resident Care Assistant (RCA) position description in response to the needs of the resident or as assigned.
• Participates in the required twelve (12) hours of medication in-service education.
• Assists in providing a therapeutic and homelike environment.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with residents and others in the English language.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to visually observe residents.
• Ability to audibly hear call bells, emergency systems, verbal needs expressed by residents.
• Ability to turn, stoop, bend, and stretch in order to assist residents.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to manipulate equipment (sphygmomanometer, Accucheck, thermometer, etc.).
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, e.g., evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.
• Must Pass the Medication Technician training provided by DePaul within 90 days of Medication Skills Checklist completion.
• Must possess a working knowledge of resident care, particularly with the geriatric and adult special care needs population.
• Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have the required references and criminal record check.
• Must be in good standing with the Healthcare Personnel Registry.
• Must have the required annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Annual Health Assessment in accordance with New York State Regulations.

Qualifications

• Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
• Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program, and Employee Discount Program.