OVERVIEW:
In accordance with established company policies and procedures, the Certified Medication Technician is responsible for safe administration of prescribed medications and treatments as listed on Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR). The Certified Medication Technician provides personal are and nursing care to residents as needed/assigned and ensures delivery of care and services to residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administer medications safely ensuring the six rights of medication administration are followed.
• Count and sign approved form, all narcotics with approved personal before accepting medication keys. Alert Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) immediately with discrepancies.
• Order medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify Director of Wellness or Executive Director (ED) when supply is less than two days and medicine has not been received.
• Receive and verify medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notify pharmacy and Director of Wellness of discrepancies.
• Store medications properly and ensure lotions, ointments, and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Date appropriate vials/bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Inspect medications weekly to ensure expired medications are removed.
• Verify current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify Director of Wellness of discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued medication from medication cart and give to Director of Wellness.
• Provide personal care to residents including, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care including, but not limited to vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, and weight.
• Document appropriate information in daily log as required, notify Shift Supervisor (SS) and DHW of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Follow company standards, policies and practices to include, but not limited to, attendance, dress code, etc.
• Assist in dining room with setting tables, serving meals. and clearing dining room as assigned.
• Assist with scheduled activities and housekeeping as assigned.
• Relieve other direct care staff for breaks as assigned.
• Clean medicine carts daily at end of shift and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly deep cleaning of medicine carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Current First Aid Training required.
• Act as a shift supervisor in emergencies or as directed.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records to include preparation of 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.
• Perform all duties in adherence of established policies and procedures, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and report for duty as scheduled.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current Medication Technician Certification as per state regulations required.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner.
• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to speak and write effectively in English.
• Commit and adhere to company values and policies.
• Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Successfully complete the Medical Technician class.
• High school graduate with minimum of one year working with a senior population with strong interest in medical administrative responsibilities.
• Must be a strong team player.
• Adhere to confidentiality procedures to ensure HIPAA and Morningside House standards are always met or exceeded.
• Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
• Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
• Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered state nurse aide registry.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Does not qualify as supervisory role.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 82-Unit 88 Bed Assisted Living Community
This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
· Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
· Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.
· Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
· Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
· Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
· Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:
o Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes.
· Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
· Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.
· Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
· Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
· Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
TRAVEL:
· Travel is primarily local during the business day.