2nd Shift Medication Technician (Med Tech)

calyxseniorliving; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Living is actively seeking 2nd Shift Medication Technicians for our assisted living community in North Durham, near Duke University and the American Tobacco Campus. As a Med Tech, you will administer medications and support Personal Care Assistants with personal care services for our seniors.

You will also keep medication records updated, communicate with pharmacy, families, residents and supervisors, and perform charting and related duties.

Qualifications

• Active NC MT Certification required.
• Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing experience a must.
• Excellent communication with residents and families.
• Compassion, patience and understanding for residents.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Supervisory background preferred.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and support PCA staff in personal care services.
• Keep records updated on medication administration files; communicate with pharmacy, families, residents and supervisors.
• Charting and documentation of resident medications; follow-up as needed.
• Provide verbal encouragement to residents and ensure safety-first attitude.
• Order and receive medications as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Compassion

Patience

Attention to detail

Supervisory background

Education

NC MT Certification

Job description

Calyx Living is actively seeking 2nd Shift Medication Technicians for our assisted living community located in beautiful North Durham off the Eno River and just minutes from Duke University, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham's vibrant entertainment district. As a Med Tech, you will be responsible for the administration of medications and also be responsible for supporting the Personal Care Assistants (PCA's) by providing personal care services to our seniors. Additional responsibilities may include but aren't limited to: Keeping records updated on medication administrative files, regular communication with pharmacy, families, residents and supervisors, charting, verbal encouragement to support residents, and order/receive medication.

Must have a 'safety first' attitude towards all of our residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina MT Certification required
• Assisted Living / Skilled Nursing experience a must
• Excellent communication with residents and families
• Compassion, patience and understanding for residents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Supervisory background preferred
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays

If you are NC Med Tech Certified and have worked previously in the senior housing industry, apply today!