POSITION SUMMARY
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
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