Medication Technician-PT

About the role

The Medication Technician position at MBK Senior Living is dedicated to ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care. This role involves assisting residents with their daily medications, coordinating medication services, and performing various caregiving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments, and resident care as assigned and with the scope of practice, policy, and procedures, and government regulations.
• Observe, verify, and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and documenting the reason(s) why.
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements.
• Cook up to 24 hours in advance and coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy, and physician(s).
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills, preparing medications for distribution.
• 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, including but not limited to:
• Responding to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety, and confidentiality.
• Aiding residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, grooming, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including restroom assistance/portable commodes/changing incontinency products, etc.).
• Transporting residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc., following all safety lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned.
• Charting and documenting appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Responding promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed.
• Ensuring 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.
• Always displaying a positive and professional image through actions and dress and in accordance with the MBK core values.
• Encouraging teamwork through open communication with co-workers and other departments.
• Displaying tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests.

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.
• Must 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.