Medication Tech

Addington Place of Canfield; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Job summary

Addington Place of Canfield is seeking a dedicated team member to supervise self-administered medications for residents in our Assisted Living department. You will handle narcotics controls, order replenishments, verify MARs, and ensure proper storage and documentation.

The role includes personal and basic nursing care, logging, and resident support. Strong English communication, high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) are required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related training/experience; or equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 1+ months experience; Senior Living preferred.
• Special Certifications: N/A; Language: English proficient for duties and emergencies.
• Technical: Basic computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication per regulations and company guidelines.
• Count and sign narcotics with authorized personnel before keys are issued.
• Order medications and notify if supply falls below 7 days.
• Notify supervisor if supply is under 2 days and not received.
• Verify meds against MAR and notify pharmacy/DH&W of discrepancies.
• Store medications properly, separate from oral meds.
• Date vials/bottles on opening and follow pharmacy length protocols.
• Weekly inspections; remove expired medications.
• Compare current MARs with new MARs at changeover; report discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued meds from med cart and hand to supervisor.
• Provide personal and nursing care: bathing, grooming, nutrition, etc.
• Record vital signs and other data; log in daily records.
• Answer calls and assist residents as needed.
• Daily cart cleaning; weekly deep cleaning of med carts.
• Attend staff trainings and in-services; adhere to policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and comms

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience
Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred
Special Certifications: N/a
Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Skills and Ability:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Superior time management skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.