Med Tech

Avista Senior Living is looking for Med Techs to join our team!

Avista Senior Living is expanding throughout Idaho and is currently looking for MED TECHS to join our team at our community in Garden City. Looking to fill FULL TIME POSITIONS AND SHFITS.

**APPLICANTS MUST BE CERTIED TO PASS MEDS**

At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Benefits (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES)

Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Responsibilities

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents
The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act
Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record
Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills
Reports all medication errors per policy
Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD
Completes all incident forms
Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services
Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD or Executive Director
Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan

Qualifications

Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency
Must have word processing skills
Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations
Must complete all state required trainings as necessary
High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience

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