Medication Services Technician; aka Med Tech, Med Passer, CMA, QMAP

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$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Willowbrook Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose:
To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Willowbrook Place Memory Care.
• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments).
• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions.
• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director.
• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection.
• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department.
• Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence.
• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable.
• Performs other related essential duties as required.

A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community.
• Medical terminology.
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations.
• Use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Medication dispensed to residents.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties.
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent.
• Requires First Aid and CPR certification.
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law.

Entry level

Full-time

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