Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the person who double checks your work as you go through your day? Do you love getting to know seniors and want to feel good about your work at the end of the day?

If you do - you have found your next career at Symphony Manor as a Medication Technician!

At Symphony Manor, we focus on caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. We provide a supportive and enriching environment for our residents, building meaningful relationships that benefit both them and our dedicated staff. We value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

The Medication Technician administers medications and ensures documentation and compliance with NYS DOH regulations.

Medication Technician Essential Job Functions:

Directs/assists with safe, proper administration of medication to assigned residents excluding injectable medications.

Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician

Responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of controlled substance medications, ensures proper placement, labeling and use of medication stored by facility and medication room refrigerator.

Responsible for responding immediately to resident’s requests.

Performs timely and accurate documentation according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position.

Reports to Resident Care Director any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.

Transfers residents out when indicated for evaluation.

Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date about the care and needs of residents.

Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this facility.

Implements emergency procedures in a correct and efficient manner.

Performs timely and accurate documentation according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position.

Notifies RCD of changes in resident’s condition or needs:

Maintains facility standards for resident care by:

Maintaining knowledge of and protecting rights of residents.

Ensuring that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.

Reporting to the Resident Care Director about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe condition in room or on floor, or personal needs of residents.

Showing respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the floor for staff and residents.

Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.

Maintains facility standards for service and customer service focus techniques.

Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.

Applies and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Displays genuine concern for elderly population, is dependable, patient with a compassionate attitude and respectful demeanor.

Completion of Med Tech training on Relias and first aid certification within 10 days of hire.

Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.

Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

Supports and abides by Symphony Manor’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Abides by Symphony Manor’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

Medication Technician Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Long term care experience preferred

Medication Technician Educational Skills/Competencies:

Strong verbal communication skills

Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair

Exceptional attention to detail

Exceptional customer service skills

Displays empathy and willingness to work as a team

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.