Medication Technician

Medication Technician

We seek a positive, professional Medication Technician. Come join our winning team!

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Position Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to administer medications to residents and assist with other aspects of their daily care and routine.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Med Tech training program
• Minimum of six months' experience in long term care, home care, or a related field, preferably as a Med Tech
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR certification
• Speak, read, and understand the English language

Responsibilities:

• Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensure.
• Responds to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and timely.
• Communicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective manner.
• Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process.
• Addresses individual behavioral needs of the resident and demonstrates the ability to identify psychosocial needs.
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance
• 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.
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
• Transport 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

If you meet the qualifications above, please apply now.

Benefits: The company provides many benefits including the following:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• BeneHub employee sponsored discount programs and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.