Certified Medication Technician
Company: Senior Lifestyle
Location: Snellville
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
In accordance with established company policies and procedures,
the Certified Medication Technician is responsible for safe
administration of prescribed medications and treatments as listed
on Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment
Administration Record (TAR). The Certified Medication Technician
provides personal are and nursing care to residents as
needed/assigned and ensures delivery of care and services to
residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living
(ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services
and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.+
Administer medications safely ensuring the six rights of medication
administration are followed.+ Count and sign approved form, all
narcotics with approved personal before accepting medication keys.
Alert Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) immediately with
discrepancies.+ Order medication and treatments from appropriate
pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7
days.+ Notify DHW or Executive Director (ED) when supply is less
than two days and medicine has not been received.+ Receive and
verify medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label
and MAR. Notify pharmacy and DHW of discrepancies.+ Store
medications properly and ensure lotions, ointments, and liquids
stored separately from oral medications.+ Date appropriate
vials/bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy
protocol on length of time they can be used.+ Inspect medications
weekly to ensure expired medications are removed.+ Verify current
MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify DHW of
discrepancies.+ Remove discontinued medication from medication cart
and give to DHW.+ Provide personal care to residents including, but
not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming,
dressing, incontinence care, eating, etc.+ Provide general nursing
care including, but not limited to vital signs, temperature, blood
pressure, and weight.+ Document appropriate information in daily
log as required, notify Shift Supervisor (SS) and DHW of concerns.+
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.+ Follow
company standards, policies and practices to include, but not
limited to, attendance, dress code, etc.+ Assist in dining room
with setting tables, serving meals. and clearing dining room as
assigned.+ Assist with scheduled activities and housekeeping as
assigned.+ Relieve SS, Attendants, or other direct care staff for
breaks as assigned.+ Clean medicine carts daily at end of shift and
restock as needed.+ Perform weekly deep cleaning of medicine
carts.+ Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.+
Current First Aid Training required.+ Act as a shift supervisor in
emergencies or as directed.+ Responsible for other duties as
assigned.+ Maintain accurate records to include preparation of
medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure
medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy
and Procedure (P) and regulatory guidelines.+ Perform all duties in
adherence of established policies and procedures, federal, state,
and local regulations.+ Maintain satisfactory attendance and report
for duty as scheduled.+ High School graduate or equivalent.+
Current Medication Technician Certification as per state
regulations required.+ Organize and manage multiple priorities in
an efficient manner.+ Must be 18 years of age or over+ Display
excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability
to speak and write effectively in English.+ Commit and adhere to
company values and policies.+ Basic computer proficiency to include
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.+ Successfully complete the
Medical Technician class.+ High school graduate with minimum of one
year working with a senior population with strong interest in
medical administrative responsibilities.+ Must be a strong team
player.+ Adhere to confidentiality procedures to ensure HIPAA and
Morningside House standards are always met or exceeded.Level of
Formal Education: High school diploma or GEDSkills and Ability:
Customer service skillsSenior 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. Team members may also be eligible to
receive a bonus based on their position. 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 proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all
employees because of our commitment to the health and safety of our
residents, their family members, and all of our team
members.Requisition ID: 2022-23980 External Company Name: The
Senior Lifestyle Company, LLC External Company URL:
www.seniorlifestyle.com Street: 1900 Tree Lane
Keywords: Senior Lifestyle, Roswell , Certified Medication Technician, Professions , Snellville, Georgia
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