Medication Technician

Tri-Valley Career Center; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Career Advancement

Fun and Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Carefield Castro Valley is seeking a compassionate MedTech to join our premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This full-time overnight role involves hands-on medication administration and close collaboration with residents and staff.

Applicants must have at least 3 months experience administering medicine in a professional setting; scheduled Friday–Monday, 2pm-10:30pm; pay range $19.50–$20 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience administering medicine in a professional setting.
• Overnight shift availability required.
• Willingness to work Friday–Monday.
• Medical Administration Experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and reconcile inventory.
• Review medication administration records for errors.
• Ensure safe medication administration following licensure rules.
• Verify residents' ability to self-administer medications when applicable.
• Assist with reviews of medication books for errors.
• Process medication reorders and PRN medications.
• Complete medication error forms and obtain signatures.
• Notify supervisor/physician as needed.

Skills

Medical administration

Job description

Applicants must have at least 3 months experience administering medicine in a professional setting.

Ready to Join a winning team?

At Carefield Castro Valley, we value individuality and strong team connectivity. Our team members are compassionate, dedicated, and committed to providing high-quality care while creating relationships with our residents, families, and other staff members.

Carefield Castro Valley is the premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Castro Valley. We specialize in a wide range of support and guidance for residents through specific programming for care, activities, socialization, and dining

Benefits And Offerings

• Competitive Pay
• Fun and Collaborative Environment
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Career Advancement

Looking for a compassionate MedTech to fill a full time role with an overnight shift

Scheduled Hours

• Friday - Monday
• 2pm - 10:30pm

Scheduled Days: Varies, applicants must be available any day of the week

Rate Of Pay

• $19.50 - $20

Job Duties Include

• Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and provide accurate reconciliation of the inventory. Count controlled substances with another staff member each time responsibility of medication administration changes.
• Review of medication administration record for errors at the completion of each medication pass.
• Assurance that care and services related to medication administration are provided in a safe and secure manner and follow state licensure rules.
• Weekly verification that residents who are approved to administer their own medication are doing so and, where applicable, are completing the medication administration record sheet.
• Assistance with the review of medication books for errors.
• Complete medication error forms and obtaining the appropriate staff signatures before forwarding to supervisor. This includes notification of the physician
• Responsibility for medication reorders, including PRN medication.
• Weekly review of medication sheets and verification of residents’ capability to administer their own medications.
• Basic Knowledge of caregiving practices (training provided)Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance
• Medical Administration Experience Required.

We look forward to you joining our team!