Description

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for safe administration of prescribed medications and treatments as listed on Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR). The Certified Medication Technician provides personal care and nursing care to residents as needed/assigned and ensures delivery of care and services to residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer medications safely ensuring the six rights of medication administration are followed.
• Count and sign approved form, all narcotics with approved personal before accepting medication keys. Alert Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) immediately with discrepancies.
• Order medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify Director of Health & Wellness or Executive Director (ED) when supply is less than two days and medicine has not been received.
• Receive and verify medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notify pharmacy and Director of Health & Wellness of discrepancies.
• Store medications properly and ensure lotions, ointments, and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Date appropriate vials/bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Inspect medications weekly to ensure expired medications are removed.
• Verify current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify Director of Health & Wellness of discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued medication from medication cart and give to Director of Health & Wellness.
• Provide personal care to residents including, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care including, but not limited to vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, and weight.
• Document appropriate information in daily log as required, notify Shift Supervisor (SS) and DHW of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Follow company standards, policies and practices to include, but not limited to, attendance, dress code, etc.
• Assist in dining room with setting tables, serving meals. and clearing dining room as assigned.
• Assist with scheduled activities and housekeeping as assigned.
• Relieve other direct care staff for breaks as assigned.
• Clean medicine carts daily at end of shift and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly deep cleaning of medicine carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Maintain accurate records to include preparation of medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all duties in adherence of established policies and procedures, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and report for duty as scheduled.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner.
• Commit and adhere to company values and policies.
• Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
• Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
• Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Must be a strong team player.
• Adhere to confidentiality procedures to ensure HIPAA and house standards are always met or exceeded.
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to speak and write effectively in English.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. 
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations. 
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
• Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successfully complete the Medical Technician class.
• Current Medication Technician Certification as per state regulations required.
• Current CPR required.
• Minimum of one year working with a senior population with strong interest in medical administrative responsibilities.
• Must be 18 years of age or over.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day. 
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions. 
•  Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed: