Medication Technician

Trustwell Living, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Every other weekend off

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC seeks a qualified medication aide to support residents with medications under physician orders. You will document all medication management activities and maintain patient confidentiality in a compassionate, dignity-driven environment.

Responsibilities include obtaining and storing medications from the pharmacy, ensuring cleanliness of storage areas, and reporting changes in resident conditions to supervisors. Training and compliance with safety rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license.
• 18–24 months experience in a similar position.
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by physician(s).
• Document all functions related to medication management as required by regulation and protocols.
• Obtain, receive, and store medications from pharmacy.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Provide daily records including vital signs and observations and report changes to supervisor.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient confidentiality

Care for elderly residents

Education

Qualified Medication Aide program

Job description

At Trustwell Living, we understand that to provide optimal care for our residents, it is essential that employee performance is supported. We offer a fun, safe, and caring work environment where purpose and positivity are valued.

• We offer full medical benefits to all Full and Part time employees
• Substantial Paid Time Off for all Full Time employees
• Flexible schedule with every other weekend off

We strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by cultivating a team of passionate, driven individuals to achieve our mission of person-centered care.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
• Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight, and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meeting.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

Training And Experience

Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license. 18 – 24 months experience in a similar position, CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

Education

Attendance at mandatory in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.