Medication Technician/Hancock

Intersect Health Care

CNA x 2 years Minimum

The Medication Technician plays a vital role in providing quality care to patients by ensuring the safe and accurate administration of medications. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of patients in various healthcare settings, including home care, hospitals, and hospice environments. The Medication Technician will work closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support patient needs and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Must possess a current Michigan Medical Aide Certification
• Active CPR Certification
• One year of experience in the long-term care, hospice, or health care desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematics.
• The ability to verbally communicate with residents, staff, and visitors.

Intersect Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.