Medication Assistant

Coterie Senior Living - Hudson Yards; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 75,647,000; Full time

Job summary

Coterie Senior Living – Hudson Yards seeks a Medication Assistant to monitor the medication program and assist with daily care under the Wellness Manager, helping ensure safe administration and accurate records in a supportive community.

You’ll participate in training, coordinate with pharmacy and families, and help with service plans. Requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of Atria training, ability to read/write, and willingness to work varied shifts; vaccination required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Must successfully complete Atria’s Medication Training.
• Must complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• The Medication Assistant monitors the medication management program and assists with oversight of activity in the medication room under the supervision of the Wellness Manager.
• Assists the Wellness Manager in supervising and monitoring the daily care given to residents and in training assisted living staff.
• Assist in monitoring the medication program and keep records updated in the medication administrative files.
• Set-up and assist with self-administration of medication; order and receive medication.
• Keep medications in storage areas and ensure cupboards, carts, and doors are locked at all times.
• Review resident medication administration records and report errors to the Wellness Manager.
• Maintain medication files and medical records; communicate with pharmacy, families, residents, and management staff.
• Assist with service plans, monthly care logs, appointments, and staff orientation.
• Perform room visits/checks and assist with resident care as needed; participate in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Effective communication

Scheduling flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Born out of a partnership between Atria Senior Living and Related Companies, Coterie is a new luxury brand that re-imagines what senior living can be.From stunning architecture and thoughtful design to state-of-the-artfitness facilities and curated culinary offerings, every aspect of life at Coterie is meant to support the individual – and community – in reaching new heights. We elevate wellness and strive to anticipate every need to offer a life more inspired.

Atria Senior Living’s Coterie brand has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees.
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location*

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
• education and experience.
• Must successfully complete Atria’s Medication Training.
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but
• uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Medication Assistant monitors the medication management program and assists with oversight of activity in the medication room under the supervision of the Wellness Manager. This individual assists the Wellness Manager in supervising and monitoring the daily care given to the residents and assists the Wellness Manager with training assisted living staff.

• Assist in monitoring the medication program.
• Keep records updated in the medication administrative files.
• Set-up and assist with self-administration of medication.
• Order and receive medication.
• Keep all medications in their appropriate storage areas and keep medication cupboards, carts, and doors locked at all times.
• Regularly review the resident’s medication administration record, centrally stored record, pharmacy transaction record, and report any errors to the Wellness Manager.
• Keep medication files and medical records current and up to date.
• Maintain regular, ongoing communication with the pharmacy, families, residents, and management staff.
• Assist in updating the service plans and monthly care logs if needed.
• Assist residents in making doctor’s appointments and travel arrangements to and from appointments.
• Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participate in orientation of new staff.
• Perform room visits and room checks on a regular basis.
• Assist with resident care when needed.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $22.00/hr - $26.40/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience