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The Lead Medication Technician helps create a joyful & vibrant community by caring for residents and administering and/or assisting with the self-administration of routine and non-routine and non-injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with covering shifts as needed.
- Ensures all Med Techs are cleaning med carts as well as med room.
- Ensures all medications are ordered by med techs on time so no residents are out of medications.
- Reports to DNS all supplies needing to be reordered by the first of the month.
- Makes and keeps Care staff schedule updated as well as finds coverage to fill PTO requests. Reports any scheduling issues and overtime to DNS.
- Runs weekly audit reports in QuickMar to ensure no medication errors.
- Ensures all med techs are utilizing the shift change report daily.
- Ensures all med techs are counting and signing the Narcotic Book per state regulations.
- Assists DNS and ADNS with communicating with Physicians/ Clinicians as needed.
- Initiates TSPs if med changes and or condition changes occur. Puts a copy in the med tech book and original in ADNS book as well as updates white board in med room. Performs all Med Tech duties as needed.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
- Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet the requirements of the position
- Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other community staff.
- Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management.
- Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check
- Meets all mandatory health requirements by state regulations Maintains current Food Handlers card
BENEFIT INFORMATION (Dependent on full time or part time status)
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance and 401(k). Incentive for night shifts and assistance fund to help with hardships or continuing education
