PRN Medication Technician

Salary: $18/hr

Schedule may vary, weekend availability preferred.

Medication Technician Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED
• Emotionally and physically able to assist in physical escort and/or restraint. Must be able to help carry an ill, injured, or incapacitated student
• Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in mountainous terrain
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential
• Valid AZ Drivers’ License

PRN Medication Technician Responsibilities:

• Pass medications at scheduled med pass times.
• Ensure proper storage of all medications including prescription, OTC and narcotic meds.
• Monitor each student medications for all dorms, and valley homes to check the need for new medication orders, and/or discontinued meds. If a new medication or a refill is needed, contact all pharmacies and fax over correct orders.
• Check on orders from the previous day to see if they are in, or on their way and document appropriately.
• When meds are delivered, check inventory to be sure all are accounted for. Count all controlled meds with a nurse, and document in narcotic med book. Label, and lock in lock box.
• Pack any medications for a student that is going on a home pass, off campus activity or being d/c’d, and prepare required paper work.
• Check all stock medications including, but not limited to over the counter meds, PRN meds, cream, lotions, liquids, band aids, urine screening tests, medical supplies, etc.
• Help transport students to the school and to nursing for exams with NP.
• Help nurse with wound care, provide first aid when necessary.
• Clean work area, and help maintain nursing building.
• Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center is a Joint Commission accredited residential treatment center for emotionally and behaviorally at-risk adolescent girls. MMYTC is located on a 120-acre campus surrounded by National Forest, 25 minutes from the town of Prescott Valley. This opportunity will provide excellent training and experience in helping an at risk population that presents numerous unique strengths and challenges.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person