Medication Technician (Part Time)

Pay Range: $24.65 - $27.82 per hour (based on union scale)

Shift Differentials (to be added to base rate of pay):

• Evening Shift: $1.00
• Weekend Shift: $1.50

Available Schedules:

• Evening Shift: 2:45pm to 11:15pm

All shifts follow a 3-week rotating schedule workdays and days off vary by week.

Were looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Medication Technician (Med Tech) to join our Assisted Living this vital role youll assist residents with medications and ensure accuracy and safety in all medication systems under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Delegator. As a Med Tech youll work closely with nurses CNAs and other team members to support our residents health and well-beingdelivering exceptional care with professionalism empathy and teamwork.

What Youll Do

• Accurately manage and administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders policies and regulations.
• Document medication administration effectiveness and any side effects per established procedures.
• Protect residents rights and ensure confidentiality during all aspects of medication delivery.
• Transcribe new or changed orders into the electronic health record MAR within scope of practice.
• Maintain secure storage and accountability for all medications including controlled substances.
• Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of any change in condition to nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with other licensed staff physicians other disciplines families and administrative staff regarding resident status medication refusals and/or changes in resident condition.
• Order all new and renewal medications including those needed for treatment(s).
• Upon discharge or expiration of resident ensure all scheduled and controlled substances open liquids and injectables are collected and disposed of as prescribed by law.
• Maintain a clean work environment especially as it relates to medication rooms and carts.
• Follow all safety infection control and emergency procedures including proper PPE use and participation in drills.
• Assist with information gathering and documentation for incidents.
• Follow all infection control policies and procedures.
• Perform CNA job duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

*We provide CPR renewal Food Handlers Permit renewal and continuing education at NO COST to you!

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Active WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with minimum six months work experience. Active status on OBRA Registry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation Core Training
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation with a Focus on Diabetes Management
• Must be able to effectively read write and communicate in English
• Proficient with using computers and software.
• EMR experience required.
• Current CPR and First Aid (Certification due within 30 days from date of hire)
• Food Handlers permit (Due within 14 days from date of hire)
• Completion of DSHS Dementia and Mental Health training as required by WA State regulations. (Required to complete these two training sessions within 90 days from your date of hire If you have not completed this requirement previously or cannot locate a copy of your training certifications)
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Remarkable communication skills include timely and appropriate contact with prescribers pharmacists families residents and other members of the care team.

Benefits and Perks:

• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• ORCA Card Discount or Discounted Parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Discounted Meals
• Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24000 per year including dependents
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1200 per year
• Fun and Exciting Staff Events

Please apply online and find out more about Horizon House on our website at House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing life fulfillment and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care we listen and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someones life every day.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Confidentiality Requirements: Employee accesses uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information as defined by HIPAA only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Equal Opportunity : Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race color religion national origin gender or gender identity sexual orientation age genetic information disability or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment please email . or call with the nature of your request.

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