Medication Technician/ Resident Assistant

The Medication Tech is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within the Community during the direction and supervision of the Health Services Director or other licensed staff. The Medication Tech assists in developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the service plan according to the resident's preferences and abilities.

Additionally, the Medication Tech serves as shift leader providing assistance, guidance, and monitoring to the Resident Assistant on the same shift. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENC

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience and training; or 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience 

     REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS

• Certification is not required in those States that allow for nurse delegation for medication (California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington), though maintaining State certification as a CMA (Certified Medication Tech) may be considered as part of the employee’s experience
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Food Handlers Card

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders, stores and assists with medications according to Community and regulatory policy and procedure, and current physician orders
• Administer routine non-injectable, oral, rectal, or topical medications, following accepted practices, a as ordered by the physician
• Maintain accurate medication and treatment records
• Record medications or treatments administered or omitted on the resident’s clinical record sheet
• Record reasons a medication was omitted or if a PRN medication was given
• Record narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet
• Promptly report any medication errors made or noted. Complete appropriate forms
• Maintains service plans and may participate in Service Plan reviews when deemed appropriate by Health Services Director
• Receives reports from the previous shift Resident Assistants and Medication Tech(s)
• Reads the Communication Log and shower schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day
• Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, First Aid wound care, and communication with outside healthcare professionals
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions
• Documents care given adhering to Community policies and procedures
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Assures doors are alarmed during scheduled times
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing, and linen to the Health Services Director or Executive Director
• Completes an Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence, whether with a resident or coworker
• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. And maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room
•  Wears name tag at all times
• Assists residents moving in or out as directed
• Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting
• Oversees and monitors floor staff as acting supervisor in the absence of Health Services Director or Licensed Nurse

 EOE