Medication Technician

Job Description

PURPOSE:

• Assist residents to manage and administer their OWN medications through MED REMINDER PROGRAM.
• Assist residents to document the administration times of their medications using company technology platform to monitor compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To ensure all residents take their medications daily and report non-compliant residents.
• To document and receive medications from the Pharmacy and properly store medications.
• Properly upload all medications on resident's profile in an accurate manner.
• Assist residents in obtaining new and refill prescriptions.
• Medication management thru med reminders following Company's policies and procedures.
• Daily wellness observations and documentations of side effect complaints.
• Communicates clearly with residents, families, case management, and Housing Director regarding concerns, issues, errors, and non-compliance.
• Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and medications. Ensure supplies are always available.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the med room.
• Reports concerns about residents to appropriate supervisors.
• • Assist resdients with ADL's
• Assist with preparing light meals and snacks
• Group Home Setting

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a current medication administration certificate aproved by HCQC

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months experience administering medications preferred but not required.
• Proficient communication in verbal and written English.
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Good telephone skills
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Basic First Aid training preferred but not required.
• Computer proficient. Excel and Word programs.

PREFERENCES:

• One year experience as a med tech in a long term care facility, sober living, or transitional housing.
• Bilingual
• Behavioral health experience

JOB TYPE: PART TIME AND FULL TIME

JOB LOCATION: 89141