Medication Technician (Part-Time 24 hrs/week; NOC Shift)

Position Summary

As a Medication Technician, you will coordinate and oversee all aspects of medication-related care for residents, including procurement, administration, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will also provide general support to resident care operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain resident charts and ensure documentation remains current, including community forms, licensing documentation, physician orders, and incident reports.
• Communicate resident status changes to the LVN Supervisor, Director of Health & Wellness, and/or Administrator.
• Ensure all medication-related documentation is accurate and current, including medication administration records (MARs), physician orders, telephone orders, and medication change orders.
• Oversee and coordinate the community absence medication program.
• Ensure the medication room remains fully stocked with all prescribed medications, including routine, PRN, over-the-counter (OTC), and specialty medications.
• Absorb and coordinate with contracted pharmacies, including medication deliveries, audits, staff education, and medication destruction procedures.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers as needed regarding resident medication needs.
• Monitor psychotropic medication usage to ensure consistency with physician orders and report concerns related to resident behaviors or medication effectiveness.
• Maintain control of medication room access and key assignments.
• Pour, pass, and assist with medication administration in accordance with DSS regulations and community policies.
• Absorb and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding resident medication needs.
• Support the Health & Wellness team with resident care coordination and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medication Technician training program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in long-term care, home care, assisted living, or a related healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Effective communication skills and ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or willingness to learn within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to accurately document resident care and medication-related activities.
• Ability to provide schedule coverage and work overtime when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
• May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids that may contain infectious diseases.
• Ability to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to transfer, lift, turn, and position residents weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted, or with assistance for residents weighing more than 125 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• May be exposed to offensive odors and combative behavior.
• Ability to reach up to six feet and push a dietary cart weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.