Medication Technician - Evening Shift

What You’ll Do

• Accurately manage and administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, policies, and regulations.
• Document medication administration, effectiveness, and any side effects per established procedures.
• Protect residents’ rights and ensure confidentiality during all aspects of medication delivery.
• Transcribe new or changed orders into the electronic health record MAR within scope of practice.
• Maintain secure storage and accountability for all medications, including controlled substances.
• Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of any change in condition to nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with other licensed staff, physicians, other disciplines, families and administrative staff regarding resident status, medication refusals and/or changes in resident condition.
• Order all new and renewal medications, including those needed for treatment(s).
• Upon discharge or expiration of resident, ensure all scheduled and controlled substances, open liquids, and injectables are collected and disposed of as prescribed by law.
• Maintain a clean work environment, especially as it relates to medication rooms and carts.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and emergency procedures, including proper PPE use and participation in drills.
• Assist with information gathering and documentation for incidents.
• Follow all infection control policies and procedures.
• Perform CNA job duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

* We provide CPR renewal, Food Handler's Permit renewal, and continuing education at NO COST to you!

• Active WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with minimum six months work experience. Active status on OBRA Registry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation Core Training
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation with a Focus on Diabetes Management
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
• Proficient with using computers and software.
• EMR experience required.
• Current CPR and First Aid (Certification due within 30 days from date of hire)
• Food Handler’s permit (Due within 14 days from date of hire)
• Completion of DSHS Dementia and Mental Health training as required by WA State regulations. (Required to complete these two training sessions within 90 days from your date of hire If you have not completed this requirement previously or cannot locate a copy of your training certifications)
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Remarkable communication skills include timely and appropriate contact with prescribers, pharmacists, families, residents, and other members of the care team.

• Highly Competitive Benefits Package with Low Deductibles:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Discounted Meals; 40% off
• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Company Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• ORCA Card Discount or Discounted Parking
• Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year including dependents
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year

Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do.

At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate…