Medication Tech Skilled Nursing

Overview

Job Description

Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Skilled Nursing Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Manager Nurse and/or the Director of Nursing.

• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Conduct weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Remove all discontinued medication from med cart and give it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

• Level of Formal
  
  Education:
  
  A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1+ months of experience CNA
• Type of
  
  Experience:
  
  Senior Living preferred
• Special
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations / CNA-MT
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skills and Ability:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Superior time management skills.

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

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 Daily Pay, 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.