Medication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are You Looking to Join an Amazing Team with a Positive Work Culture and Friendly Residents? Look No Further!!

Medication Assistant Entry-Level- Full Time (Get paid weekly!)

Days and Shifts:

Friday & Saturday 3pm-11pm

Hourly Rate: Ranges $16-$18 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Medication Assistant Overview: Our Medication Assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.

Medication Assistant Responsibilities:

o    Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.

o    Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.

o    Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.

o    Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.

o    Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.

o    Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.

o    Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication

o    Encourage socialization among residents.

o    Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.

o    Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.

o    Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.

o    Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.

o    Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.

o    Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.

o    Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.

o    Report concerns about residents to Administration.

o    Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.

o    Arrange for transportation services for transfers.

o    Identify supplies needed to perform tasks

o    Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.

o    Carry out other duties as assigned

o    Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.

o    Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

Medication Assistant Qualifications

• Reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher

• 2-3 weeks paid training is required

• Holidays and Weekend shifts are required

EOE/M/F/V