Med Tech NOC Shift — Meaningful Senior Living Care

Avista Senior Living; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Job summary

Spring Gardens Senior Living in North Ogden, UT is seeking Medication Technicians for full-time day-to-day resident care and medication administration. You will support daily living activities, maintain the medication room, and coordinate with pharmacies under the Health Services Director’s direction.

Qualified applicants will hold a state medication pass certification or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefitsa include PTO, 401k, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience

Responsibilities

• The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents
• The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills
• Reports all medication errors per policy
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD
• Completes all incident forms
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD or Executive Director
• Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's care plans

Skills

Word processing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication pass certification

CPR certification

First Aid training

Food Handler permit

Job description

Spring Gardens Senior Living in North Ogden, UT is seeking Medication Technicians for full-time day-to-day resident care and medication administration. You will support daily living activities, maintain the medication room, and coordinate with pharmacies under the Health Services Director’s direction.

Qualified applicants will hold a state medication pass certification or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefitsa include PTO, 401k, and health insurance.