Part-time Medication Technician - Life Adjustment Program

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting and administering medications as outlined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, to include verifying the accuracy of the medications administered, documenting, reporting errors, and reordering medications as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns with the values of the Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program (LAP).
• Administer medications as outlined by physician orders by verifying medications to the Medications Administration Record.
• Strictly follow the rights of medication administration process including right medication, right resident, right dose, right time, right route, right reason, and right documentation.
• Follow all Corporate, Program, and State Medication Administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor the narcotic medications by counting all assigned narcotics prior to receiving control over the medication cart; conduct a narcotic count prior to giving control of the medication cart to any other individual.
• Complete assigned documentation within prescribed timelines promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Report all medication errors immediately and completes the required documentation for medication errors.
• Clean assigned medication carts prior to the end of the shift by emptying trash, wiping down the cart, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.
• Clean the medication room prior to the end of each shift by emptying trash, wiping down the sink and refrigerator, dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.
• Participate in assigned meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus six months of related work experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Certified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (required).
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred).

Qualifications

This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring. These include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related work experience.
• A minimum of 18 years of age.
• A QMAP certification.
• A CPR certificate or first aid certificate.
• De-escalation training.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have the following skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

To sweeten the pot, competitive pay and benefits are offered. The starting wage range for this role is $18.00 to $18.90 per hour. Check out our full benefits package here: Hilltop Community Resources Benefits Guide.

Pay

The starting wage range for this role is $18.00 to $18.90 per hour.

Schedule

This specific position is part-time variable. Part-time schedules can fit your needs.