Medication Technician (Med Tech)

Position Summary:

The Med Tech administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance following the DPW required practices and policies for safe administration. The Med Tech observes the resident taking the medication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects, correctly documents the required information for each resident in either the e-MAR computer system or paper documentation as appropriate, communicates with the DOW / ADOW, nurse, or designated personnel any concerns or observations.

Routine Functions of the Position:

• Administers resident medications and treatments as assigned, and complies with all state laws and regulations and Providence Place’s policies and procedures in the medication process, including shift narcotic count.
• Administers medications to one resident at a time and observes resident taking medication.
• Observes for additional care needs or any changes in resident’s usual behavior, condition or functional abilities. Reports those observations to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Documents and completes appropriate medication error reports.
• Responds promptly to resident requests for PRN medications and observes for effectiveness.
• Seeks direction from the nurse for any treatment or medication orders that are unfamiliar or are different from prior orders.
• Respects resident’s right to refuse medication. Investigates the resident’s decision to refuse and reports refusal to the nurse.
• Consistently utilizes Standard Precautions and follows infection control procedures as indicated.
• Protects resident rights and confidential information according to state and federal laws. Provides social and emotional support, including sensitivity to resident needs for privacy, and encourages resident independence.
• Interacts and communicates with residents and families in a respectful manner. Refers family to nurse or management for service/care concerns.
• Observes for signs of resident abuse or neglect. Takes immediate action to prevent harm and to report incidents according to company policy and state law.
• Uses the RASP daily when assisting with medications or providing care.
• Performs a regular med cart audit, which includes re-stocking supplies, checking for expired meds, cleaning the cart, checking PRN meds for adequate supply, identifying unused PRN meds and notifying the nurse, cleaning the computer keyboard, and checking each drawer for loose pills.
• Promptly reports any e-MAR software or computer problems to the appropriate persons and seeks assistance to troubleshoot computer documentation issues. Maintains current knowledge of QuickMAR program.
• Participates in required annual trainings, as well as other training opportunities to promote self-development.
• Assists new co-workers learn job tasks and responsibilities.
• Assists with other shift duties when not engaged in passing medications.
• As a trained PCA, Med Techs will assume the duties of a PCA when not on the cart or performing the above duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors:

• Successful completion of the mandatory state Medication Assistance Course and related training.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements.
• Successfully completes e-MAR training.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including use of e-mail
• Highly organized.
• Self-supervising and self-motivating with willingness to cooperate and to work as a team member.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Exhibits organizational and problem solving skills, including the ability to handle multiple demands / tasks concurrently.

Work Environment:

• Stand / walk up to eleven (11) hours a day.
• Sit up to four hours a day.
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds.

Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds.

Frequently kneel, bend, squat, climb and reach.

Push / pull up to 100 pounds.

Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed.

Workplace includes the entire building excluding the attic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and first aid.

EOE

PART TIME: 6am-2:30pm - Must be able to work EOW/EOH