Medication Technician Job Beaverton area,Oregon USA,Healthcare

Join our team as a Medication Technician in our Memory Care unit.

This role responsibilities include managing medication schedules, documenting doses, and monitoring adverse reactions for our residents.

Maryville

is a faith-based, nonprofit care facility in Beaverton, Oregon, dedicated to the healing mission of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon - to Live Valiantly, Strive for Excellence, Honor unique gifts of each person, celebrate God and life.

For over 60 years, Maryville has provided compassionate skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services
- Service with Love. Maryville promotes dignity, well-being and holistic care. If caregiving is your special gift, there is a place for you servant-leadership model focuses on the growth and well-being of our staff. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Maryville offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive wages, and generous benefits.

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As a Maryville employee, you will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

Medical/vision and dental insurance
Life insurance and AD&D coverage
Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care
403(b) Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program

Essential duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Accurately administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications as prescribed by physicians and permitted by Oregon regulations.
Document medication administration, refusals, and side effects according to facility policy and regulatory guidelines.
Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional
condition to licensed nurse on staff.
Maintain medication carts, records, and related supplies in a clean and secure manner.
Assist with resident care duties such as activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed or assigned.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and safety standard.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other members of the care team.
Participate in staff training and continuing education as required.
Observe for and immediately report any changes in a resident’s condition, as well as side effects or adverse reactions to medication to a licensed community nurse or supervisor.
Adheres to and conveys facility’s philosophy of maintaining elements
of self-care and encouraging independence.
Conduct regular counts of controlled substances, track medication supplies, and coordinate communication for any refills.
Ensure all medication storage areas are locked and secured when not in use.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure.
Pass morning, afternoon, and evening nourishment/medications, staying with each resident until the nourishment/medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.
As appropriate, provides leadership to other shift personnel.
Maintains noise level at all times.
Assists in dining room area as needed or requested.
Reports all needed repairs to Administrator.
Responsible for ordering cycle fill medications.
In control of gathering and recording I & Os.
Assists in other duties as appropriate and as assigned by Administrator.

Required Skills/Abilities

Completion of Pre-Service Dementia Care, Infection Prevention, Home and Community Based Services & Individually Based Limitations, and Inclusivity Training.
Include a proven track record of reliable attendance and attention to detail.
Hands-on experience assisting with activities of daily living (preferably in an institutional setting).
Ability to establish respectful rapport with Residents and their visitors. Demonstrated compassion, patience, and empathy for residents.
Must have flexibility to work some Saturdays and…