Medication Tech for 2nd Shift

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a qualified Medication Tech for 2nd shift to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will help administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate EMAR/MAR records daily.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, active CNA and Med Tech licenses, Medication Aide Course, and the ability to pass annual observations and cart audits.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually.
• Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned.
• Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assist with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
• Perform medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed.
• Communicate all medication resident needs to the HCD and document in the Daily Log.
• Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes.
• Document all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

Med Tech license

Medication Aide Course

Tools

EMAR/MAR

Daily Log

Job description

## Medication Tech for 2nd ShiftApply: Greensboro, North Carolina: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR-0045523420 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410# Job DescriptionThe Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the positionAssists residents with activities of daily livingReports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisorRespond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alertsAssists in planning and conducting activity programs for residentsFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationAssists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activitiesChecks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activitiesChecks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individualsCommunicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfersAssists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional supportAttendance to all medication trainings scheduledComplete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directedPass all medication administration observations Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily LogRe-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily LogDocuments all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily LogOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must have High School Diploma or GEDMust have completed the Medication Aide Course.Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standingMust satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annuallyMust satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assignedMust attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annuallyMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writingMust be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnelMust be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisorMust be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbsMust be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanicsMust be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smileMust be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hireMust be able to represent the community in a positive and professional mannerMust attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetingsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidaysMust be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies