Compassionate Medication Technician for Resident Care

Newport Beach Memory Care; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Beach Memory Care seeks a diligent Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders. You will follow nursing standards and facility policies, document administration, and collaborate with health staff to ensure safety and accuracy.

Requirements include a high school education and the ability to read, write, and present information to clinicians and managers.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or its equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies for administering medications.
• Note and report medication errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Complete forms, charts, and reports as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with Health Services staff.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications.
• Verify medications with attending physician or pharmacist.
• Ensure all medications are properly labeled.
• Document drug receipt errors with reports.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport Beach Memory Care seeks a diligent Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders. You will follow nursing standards and facility policies, document administration, and collaborate with health staff to ensure safety and accuracy.

Requirements include a high school education and the ability to read, write, and present information to clinicians and managers.