Certified Medication Technician — Flexible Scheduling

Stonebridge Adams Street; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Bonus opportunities & recognition

Up to six paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications as ordered by the attending physician, under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include following facility policies, documenting drug administration, reporting errors, measuring and reporting residents' vital signs, and collaborating with the care team to prevent medication errors. We offer PTO, health benefits, flexible scheduling and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

High school education

Licensed medication tech

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications as ordered by the attending physician, under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include following facility policies, documenting drug administration, reporting errors, measuring and reporting residents' vital signs, and collaborating with the care team to prevent medication errors. We offer PTO, health benefits, flexible scheduling and bonus opportunities.