Job description

Overview: Medication technicians distribute and administer medications to residents in the community as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications:

• Freedom from the illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from the use of and effects of drugs and alcohol in the work place.
• Persons who have been found guilty by court of law abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prefer recent experience in a healthcare environment and completion of Medication pass administration training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Competency in using electronic medical records.
• Experience using Point Click Care(PCC) Not required.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Distribute and administer medication to residents timely as prescribed by the physician.
• Administer breathing and skin treatment to residents according to physician’s prescription.
• Accurately record the administration of medication.
• Assess, monitor and document residents’ progress, symptoms and medication reactions to the Wellness Director/Nurse on shift.
• Reports changes in resident’s condition to the Wellness Director/Nurse on shift.
• Inform Director of Wellness/Nurse on shift of all refusals of medications.
• Perform and record vital signs, weights and finger stick blood sugar monitoring.
• Collects samples for testing.
• Receive deliveries from pharmacy, checks deliveries against orders and verifies accuracy.
• Demonstrate awareness of proper infection control practice by using standard precautions.
• Maintain compliance to resident’s rights and confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Perform care staff duties as assigned when not passing medications.
• Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supply to ensure safety.
• Maintains medication cart inventory and restocking.
• Assist with meals and clean up meal-related items.
• Completes a detailed oral report; clear and concise written documentation of daily events.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing environments while still providing high quality care.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty while interacting with residents, guests, team members and managers.
• Promotes resident’s wellness and life engagement in the community.
• Or any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, the Wellness Director, and or the supervisor on shift

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sterling Heights, MI 48310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Med Tech: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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