Medication Technician

Sunny View Manor

Summary:
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and/or Director of Health Services, the Medical Technician is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care and med pass according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Essential Functions:



* Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.


* Communicates with the resident's health care providers, supervisor, family members/significant others, and the resident regarding health conditions and both prescription and non-prescription medication needs.


* Ensures that the available medications coincide with what the authorized prescriber (e.g.

physician) has prescribed.


* Knows the basic rules and precautions of medication assistance.

Manages medications and assists the resident to self-administer medications.


* Follows infection control techniques in performing patient/resident care.


* Understands the guidelines for the proper storage, security and documentation of centrally stored medications.


* Follows the process used for medication ordering, refills and the receipt of medications from the pharmacy.


* Logs all medications on community-approved medication log when received.


* Destroys medications as needed and in accordance with state and community procedures.


* Documents all communication with prescribers, family/significant others, and the resident according to your community policy.


* Continual observation of each resident for potential adverse reactions to medications and/or signs/symptoms indicating the need for a change to the medication regime.


* May assist community with caregiver functions.


* Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.


* Follows highest standards of cleanliness.

Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication.


* Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Wears safety equipment as required for the job.

Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.


* Attends all mandatory in-service meetings.

Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:


* High School diploma or GED

Experience and Skills Qualifications:



* For unlicensed staff that assist with the self-administration of medications, a total of twenty four (24) hours of training shall be provided within the first four weeks of employment.

Sixteen (16) hours of hands-on shadowing and eight (8) hours of instruction shall be completed prior to assisting with the self-administration of medications.

Four (4) hours of in-service training on medication related issues shall be completed in each succeeding 12 month period.


* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.


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