Med Tech

Viva Senior Living; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking a Resident Medication Associate to join the Clinical department. The role requires certification as a Medication Technician per state regulations and adherence to all regulatory standards, policies, and the Resident Bill of Rights.

You will maintain ongoing certification through required CE, apply knowledge of state medication techniques, and collaborate with peers to provide compassionate, dignified care to residents.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medication Technician per State regulations.
• Comply with standards of business conduct per federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Maintain certification through required continued education per State regulations.
• Knowledge of state medication techniques.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain compassion and dignity per Resident Bill of Rights.
• May be called back during emergencies (e.g., severe weather, evacuations).
• Adhere to attendance policies per Employee Handbook.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintain high standards of care for residents and families.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete certification as Medication Technician per State regulations.
• Comply with health and regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Maintain required continued education to keep certification.
• Apply knowledge of state medication techniques.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED at minimum.
• Provide compassionate, dignified care aligned with the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Be available for call-backs during emergencies.
• Follow attendance policies per Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
• Uphold high standards of resident care and service to families.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Medication techniques

State Medication Technician knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Technician Certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Resident Medication Associate

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director / Wellness Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Must have successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a Medication Technician per State regulations.
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must complete required continued education and maintain certification per State regulations.
• Must possess knowledge of state medication techniques.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.