Medication Services Technician (aka Med Tech, Med Passer, CMA, QMAP)

Anthem Memory Care; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook Place Memory Care seeks a qualified supervisor to oversee health services for residents and manage staff, ensuring safety and well-being. The role involves coordinating medical care, medications, and family communications within a social model of assisted living.

The position requires a high school diploma or technical training, with at least three years of geriatric experience and appropriate certifications including First Aid/CPR and Medication Technician credentials.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or vocational/technical training.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and nursing practices.
• Certification and clearance requirements: Medication Technician Certification or state equivalent; First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the vision, values, and goals of Willowbrook Place Memory Care.
• Assess health and safety needs of residents and oversee medical care and medications.
• Assure that the social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assist families and provide information about residents’ conditions.
• Coordinate with doctors and residents; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Geriatric care supervision

Emergency response

Medication administration

Staff supervision

Family communication

Job description

ABOUT US:

Willowbrook Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Willowbrook Place Memory Care.


• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments);


• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation;


• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions;


• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director;


• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection;


• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department;


• Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence;


• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings;


• Responds to emergency situations;


• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents;


• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;


• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;


• Assists in other departments as needed;


• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable;


• Performs other related essential duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community;


• Medical terminology;


• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations;


• Use of medical supplies and equipment;


• Medication dispensed to residents;


• Supervisory methods and techniques;


• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties;


• Principles and practices of nursing care.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE:

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent


• Requires First Aid and CPR certification;


• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

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