Position Summary: Working under general supervision, the Medication Technician is responsible for administering medication to clients while ensuring the safety of the clients. The Medication Technician is responsible for monitoring, stocking, verifies identity matches medicine before administering to the client. This position is subject to working overtime as needed and to remain past shift until replacement coverage has arrived. Non-smoking facility
2005 Jacquelyn Drive location: 2pm-10pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1) Administers prescribed medications to clients and maintains related medical records under supervision of NURSE, GENERAL DUTY: Verifies identity of client receiving medication and records
name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
2) Presents medication to clients and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
3) Takes vital signs or observes clients to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
4) Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
6) May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to clients.
7) May record and restock medication inventories.
8) Auditing medication is mandatory after each dose. Daily audit of all medication is mandatory which includes OTC medication.
Education/Experience:
A minimum of (1) year related experience in and/or training clinical aspects of the job; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current State CMA certification required. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification, which requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a nursing assistant program.
Pay: Level 1 - $14-$15/hr., no certification
Level 2 - $17-$18/hr., with related certification, i.e. Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
