Lead Med Tech

Phoenix Senior Living; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Lead Med Tech to join our care team. The role combines leadership with hands-on medication administration, resident monitoring, and coordination with families and support services to maintain high-quality wellness.

You will supervise daily nursing assistants, assist with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates, and ensure accurate documentation and safety in medication care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Responsibilities

• Monitors the health and wellbeing of residents and provides leadership support
• Assists with medication care/administration and ensures accurate documentation
• Communicates with resident support services and families and maintains clinical quality assurance
• Leads, demonstrates and supports wellness components of Phoenix programs and services
• Assists Wellness Nurse with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates
• Informs Wellness Director/Executive Director of changes in medication or service levels

Skills

Leadership

Medication Aide certification

Elder care experience

Assisted Living knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

Description

Community Name is seeking a Lead Med Tech to join their team!

Shift Details

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Mon- Fri; Every other weekend

The Lead Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care assistance/administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Supports the Wellness Nurse with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident on a monthly basis
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Assist with resident care as needed

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Med Tech / Certified Medication Aide

• Must be certified Medication Aide and/or meet the state requirements for medication aide
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times