Med Tech for Senior Living: Safe Medication Care

SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING SERVICES INC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability plan

Retirement savings

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

myFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide / Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. The role emphasizes adherence to physician orders and meticulous documentation in MAR/TAR within a senior living environment.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration certification, with preferred prior senior care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills essential.
• Senior care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time.
• Observe residents during and after medication passes.
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief.
• Report refusals or concerns promptly.
• Complete narcotic counts per policy.
• Maintain clean, organized medication carts and rooms.
• Follow infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Medication Administration certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide / Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. The role emphasizes adherence to physician orders and meticulous documentation in MAR/TAR within a senior living environment.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration certification, with preferred prior senior care experience.