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Certified Medication Technician All Shifts PRN

Part-time

Senior Lifestyle

Pasadena, MDPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 4mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Pasadena, MD
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State-Specific Medication Technician Certificate

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Certified Medication Technician All Shifts PRN. The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for the safe administration of medications, ensuring all protocols are followed. This role involves managing medication inventory, documenting narcotics, and reporting discrepancies. Additionally, the technician provides personal care to residents and performs general nursing duties such as taking vital signs.

Key focus areas include Administer medications safely, following the 6 rights of medication administration, Count and document all narcotics administered to residents, and Manage total medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and removing expired medications.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Senior Care Experience and State Medication Technician Certificate. Important skills include Communication, Professional Demeanor, Positive Demeanor, and Attention To Detail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationProfessional DemeanorPositive DemeanorAttention to Detail

Qualifications

1 Year Senior Care Setting ExperienceState-Specific Medication Technician CertificateCOVID-19 Vaccination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Responsible for the safe administration of medications ensuring the 6 rights of medication administration are followed.

  • Count and document all narcotics that are administered to residents. 

  • Responsible for the total inventory of medications at the community; including but not limited to ordering medications, receiving and verifying medications, storing and dating medications, removing expired or discontinued medications, and notifying the proper parties when medication supply is low.

  • Notice discrepancies regarding medication inventory and report to the appropriate parties. 

  • Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed. Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.

  • Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time.

  • Provide personal care to residents to residents as needed, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.

  • Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.

  • Document appropriate information in the daily log as required.

  • At least 1 year of experience in a senior care setting.

  • You must have a state-specific Medication Technician certificate.

  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • You have a professional and positive demeanor. 

  • You have a strong attention to detail.  Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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