Med Technician- Nights

Job Location

Davidson FBC - Lexington, NC 27292

Pay Scale

$18-$19/hr.

Summary

Responsible for providing support and care to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers through providing direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Medication administration under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; monitoring medication errors, pharmacy stock, and medical/office supplies; carrying out medical orders; verifying receipt and stocking items.
• Keeping medical and office equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Performing UDS, COVID testing, pregnancy testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; sanitizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Verifying patient information by interviewing patients; performing health screenings; reviewing and recording medical observations and history; taking vital signs.
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns; completing medical records by documenting patient examinations/observations, treatment, response to treatment, discharge plan and test results; maintaining patient confidence and protecting office/unit operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Preparing patients for appointments or rounds in person or via telemedicine with medical prescribers.
• Improving medical assisting skills, knowledge of MH/SA/IDD populations and services, and medical job knowledge by attending training sessions; reading technical publications; attending staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Performing all other duties as assigned by the center director or other senior management.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma and state certification as a Medication Aide/Technician (or completion of the 24‑hour course provided by Daymark and evidence of skills competency as witnessed by a nurse).