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 manage the medication room, ensure all regulatory requirements are met, and support the Health & Wellness team to promote resident safety, wellness, and quality of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain resident charts and ensure documentation is 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 documentation is accurate and current, including medication administration records (MARs), physician orders (written and telephone), and change orders.
• Oversee the community absence medication program.
• Ensure the medication room is fully stocked with all required routine, PRN, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications as ordered by physicians.
• Coordinate with outside/contracted pharmacies regarding staff training, audits, medication deliveries, and medication destruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Monitor psychotropic medication use to ensure consistency with physician orders and observe resident behaviors to determine continued appropriateness.
• Control medication room access and key assignments.
• Prepare, administer, and assist with medications in accordance with DSS regulations and community policies.
• Assist in coordinating physician appointments and other medical appointments.
• Review community documentation between caregiver shifts to ensure continuity of care.

JOB DETAILS

• Pay Rate: $26.71 per hour plus shift differential
• Hours: On-Call
• Shift Schedule: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
• Days Off: Varies
• Working Days: Varies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a certified Medication Technician training program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in long-term care, home care, or a related setting.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Effective communication and basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of hire for documentation purposes.
• Ability to work flexible hours and provide coverage or overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
• Ability to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• 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.
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including potential exposure to HIV and/or HBV.
• May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.