Certified Medication Technician

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Summary:

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering medication in full accordance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares medications for dispensing to residents in accordance with individual medication care records. Organizes medication carts to help ensure accuracy and efficiency during the med pass.
• Accurately administers prescribed medications, responds to changes in medical condition, medications, or other circumstances requiring special care needs. Performs first aid, if required.
• Assesses medication administration and notifies the Director of Nursing of potential problems with dispensing instructions or potential adverse drug interactions.
• Assures that all resident medication records are accurate, complete, and all mandatory forms are on file.
• Maintains inventory of required medications and ensures that expiration dates are monitored, medications are properly stored, controlled drug procedures are followed, and that expired, contaminated, or excess drugs are properly disposed of.
• Assists in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders as directed by the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. Notifies the Director of Nursing of changes in the resident’s physical or mental condition.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations.
• Completes and signs paperwork, resident care notes, and incident reports and provides follow-up as required.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages, and amounts such as percentages and area.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a medication technician.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a similar position, with preferable senior living or home-care background.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• High school diploma required; college education preferred.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms above, below and at shoulder height.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency.
• Work area may be subject to noise, distractions, and interruptions. Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.