Certified Medication Technician- Day Shift

Stonebridge Owensville; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible Scheduling

Bonus & Recognition

Holidays & Overtime

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Owensville is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to assist with administering medications to residents under physician orders and under supervision. You will follow facility protocols, document accurately, and report any medication errors or adverse reactions, while maintaining essential vital signs and collaborating with nursing staff.

The role requires state-approved training, a professional license, and excellent communication within an interdisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed medication tech with state-approved training & examination per Missouri law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the physician under supervision.
• Follow facility policies for medication administration and documentation.
• Note and report any medication errors or adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate drug records, charts, and necessary forms.
• Record vital signs and promptly inform the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing Services of issues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

As a Certified Medication Technician, your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OWENSVILLE, MO

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other.

Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.

Benefits

We recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition. Here, our support doesn’t clock out when you do.

Benefits You May Be Eligible For

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of the facility.
• Follow the facility procedure for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed medication tech having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.

Join Our Caregiver Family!

For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family.

Together, we’re confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.

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