Medication Technician

Maybelle Center is seeking a Medication Technician (MTs) to assist with administering or assist residents in self-administering medications and treatments under Registered Nurse (RN) delegation and supervision, in accordance with OSBN Division 47 and Oregon Administrative Rules 411-054. The MT is responsible for documenting medication administration in the Point Click Care  electronic MAR, monitoring for side effects, medical and/or behavioral changes, and addressing safety risks such as med-seeking, cheeking or diversion.

This role involves close coordination with all departments and requires additional care coordination and support interventions guided by the Individual Service Plans, Temporary Service Plans, and Behavior Support Plans. As the Medication Technician, you will not only be working as part of a cohesive and interdisciplinary resident care team, but you will also be supporting nursing services in their ongoing endeavor to deliver comprehensive, holistic health models.

They will actively collaborate with team members, external partners, and residents to promote recovery and stability in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.

• This position is full-time, non-exempt
• On-site at our assisted living facility (Macdonald Residence)
• Shifts available:
  Day - 6am-230pm

• Adheres to and conveys the community's philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Answers call lights promptly, assists where needed for resident care and safety and embodies a Universal Worker culture.
• Prioritizes people over pills.
• Participates in fostering a strong, cohesive care team, contributing to a positive work environment through effective communication and professional interactions.

• Administers or assists residents to self-administer medications and treatments under physician orders and RN delegation, in compliance with OAR 411-054 and OSBN Division 47.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration:
  Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, and Right Documentation.
• Implements physician orders and resident-specific instructions only under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Maintains awareness of resident behaviors that indicate med-seeking, cheeking, hoarding, or diversion; follows protocols such as visual mouth checks and enhanced supervision.
• Measures and records vital signs and weights as a taught task under RN direction.
• Provides services as indicated on residents' MARs, Service Plans, Temporary Service Plans, Behavior Support Plans, Alerts and Incident Reporting.

• Accurately documents medication administration, refusals, behaviors, and adverse reactions in the MAR and paper documentation.
• Reviews and references Temporary Service Plans (TSP), Service Plans, Alerts and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) prior to administering medications when applicable.
• Complete Incident Reports (IRs) when the first responder and/or witness, per policy.
• Completes required narcotic documentation and will perform shift change narcotic counts with proper verification and co-signature. Maintains security of the narcotic keys and cart while on shift.
• Reports changes in condition, refusals, or behavioral concerns to the RN, LPN, DNS, or DBS.
• Reports medication errors or near misses immediately; completes incident reports thoroughly and participates in corrective action planning.
• Communicate with physicians only under nursing direction and supervision.

• Ensures medication security, including locked carts, secured controlled substances, and proper storage of insulin and temperature-sensitive medications.
• Follows procedures for medication ordering and reordering; promptly notifies the nursing team if there is a delay or discrepancy. Must seek education and training from the Lead.
• Prevents loss, breakage, or waste by adhering to handling, storage, and documentation protocols.

• Maintains accountability for current RN delegation and proactively schedules re‑evaluations within the required time frames.
• Adheres to Oregon Board of Pharmacy and Nursing rules, follows the Oregon DHS OARs for medication administration rules, internal policies and procedures, emergency protocols, infection control practices, and disaster preparedness standards.
• Responds to emergencies, including administering Narcan, CPR, and first aid as certified and required; notifies RN on‑call and documents incidents per policy.
• Follows community emergency protocols for fire, fall, missing resident, behavioral crisis, medical emergencies, overdose, substance use and disaster drills.
• Adheres to all community policies, safety procedures, and administrative protocols.

• Collaborates with the Direct Care, Lead Direct Care, Float Direct Care, and Behavioral Health teams regarding…