Medication Technician (Med Tech)

Job Title: Medication Technician (Med Tech)

Location: Assisted Living

Department: Nursing - Assisted Living

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Assisted Living

Position Summary:

Provides and is responsible for assisting in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Administers medications to residents following the policies and procedures governing the Assisted Living Center.

- Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charges, reports, etc., and submits as may be required.

- Accurately and safely prepares, administers, and documents the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in an Assisted Living Center and that may be ordered for a resident’s use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.

- Verifies that any medications brought into the Assisted Living are by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or Pharmacist.

- Follows and adheres to the labeling policies and practices of the Assisted Living Center.

- Ensures that all medications administered are properly labeled.

- Performs medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse. Follows Assisted Living procedures regarding charting of medications.

- Follows Assisted Living policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications; assists in carrying out these processes under the direction of the Assisted Living Pharmacist or the Director of Assisted Living, including documentation requirements.

- Assists in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.

- Follows Assisted Living procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Assisted Living.

- Ensures that medication is returned and reordered, except emergency drugs.

- Ensures that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and the Medication Technician.

- Adheres to Assisted Living procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the attending physician discontinues a medication.

- Accurately measures, records, and reports the vital signs of residents.

- Observes and verifies that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Documents any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.

- Promptly notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse or the Director of Assisted Living of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

- Follows the medication card practices of the Assisted Living Center.

- Ensures that each medication is administered with a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician.

- Adheres to the procedure for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency, and strength of each medication.

- Verifies the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.

- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.

- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

- Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

- Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas

- Reports all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.

- Perform job duties while operating in compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

- Regular and reliable attendance.

- Perform other tasks as required.

- Ability to work with residents who may have cognitive, behavioral, or physical impairments.

- Ability to work in potentially stressful or emergency situations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, all employees are expected to lead by example, demonstrate professionalism, support their supervisors and leadership team, and contribute positively to the success of the team and organization.