Licensed Medication Technician - Flexible Schedule & PTO

Stone-Bridge-Senior-Livin; Westphalia (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Bonus opportunities

Up to six paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and supervision. The role reports to nursing leadership within a supportive team environment.

The position requires a licensed medication tech with state-approved training, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to prevent medication errors and ensure resident safety.

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

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed medication tech training

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and supervision. The role reports to nursing leadership within a supportive team environment.

The position requires a licensed medication tech with state-approved training, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to prevent medication errors and ensure resident safety.