Medication Technician

Front Porch Communities & Services; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in California is hiring a Medication Technician (Med Tech) for the full-time PM shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) with a 4/2 rotation. Compensation ranges from $20 to $22 per hour.

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Med Tech provides routine resident care and meds passes, adheres to policies, and ensures safe medication handling. This role emphasizes quality service, infection control, and accurate documentation to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Able to follow and apply facility policies and procedures.
• Capable of recognizing emergencies and responding appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service to residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Communicates with residents and health care providers about health conditions and medication needs.
• Assists with medication storage, documentation, and administration as directed.
• Follows infection control techniques in patient/resident care.
• Maintains medication logs and proper disposal of medications per procedures.
• Attends in-service meetings and complies with department policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math skills

Policy compliance

Emergency awareness

Job description

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community is Hiring! Medication Technician (Med Tech) Full Time: PM Shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 4/2 rotation (4 days on, 2 days off) $20 - $22 per hour

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and/or Director of Health Services, the Medication Technician is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care and med pass according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Essential Functions

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicates with the resident’s health care providers, supervisor, family members/significant others, and the resident regarding health conditions and both prescription and non-prescription medication needs.
• Ensures that the available medications coincide with what the authorized prescriber (e.g. physician) has prescribed.
• Knows the basic rules and precautions of medication assistance. Manages medications and assists the resident to self-administer medications.
• Follows infection control techniques in performing patient/resident care.
• Understands the guidelines for the proper storage, security and documentation of centrally stored medications.
• Follows the process used for medication ordering, refills and the receipt of medications from the pharmacy.
• Logs all medications on community-approved medication log when received.
• Destroys medications as needed and in accordance with state and community procedures.
• Documents all communication with prescribers, family/significant others, and the resident according to your community policy.
• Continual observation of each resident for potential adverse reactions to medications and/or signs/symptoms indicating the need for a change to the medication regime.
• May assist community with caregiver functions.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS And QUALIFICATIONS

• For unlicensed staff that assist with the self-administration of medications, a total of twenty four (24) hours of training shall be provided within the first four weeks of employment. Sixteen (16) hours of hands‑on shadowing and eight (8) hours of instruction shall be completed prior to assisting with the self-administration of medications. Four (4) hours of in‑service training on medication related issues shall be completed in each succeeding 12 month period.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

• Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.