Medication Technician

American House Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement savings plan with a company

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Beach House Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Medication Technician Assistant to provide compassionate care and administer medications under the supervision of RN/LPN. The role requires accuracy, empathy, and strong record-keeping for resident health data.

We offer multiple shifts, competitive pay, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off, and an inclusive team environment. EOE.

Qualifications

• Requires authorization by state governing authority to assist or administer medication.
• Prefer experience in medication assistance with older adults.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer or assist with prescribed medication under RN/LPN supervision.
• Verify resident identity and record drug details accurately.
• Observe for adverse reactions and report promptly to wellness staff.
• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide personal care and basic nursing support as needed.
• Assist with feeding, mobility, and daily living activities as directed.

Skills

Medication administration

Older adults care

Organizational skills

Compassionate, friendly

Education

State-approved medication aide authorization

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Beach House Senior Living, now a part of the AgeWell Senior Living family, is on the search for experienced and compassionate team members to join our amazing team in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

If you have a passion for helping seniors and want to have a rewarding experience each day, then we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you!

Experience how working for a company who has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row can change your career!

Plus, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Generous paid time off plans

EOE.

Purpose

The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders.They report to the Wellness Director or their designee. Multiple Shifts available.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority.
• Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines
• Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
• Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
• Adhere to community medication policies.
• Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes:oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
• May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy
• May record and restock medication inventory.
• Complete required annual medication training.
• Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
• Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
• Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate
• Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet
• Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients
• Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation
• Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom
• Assist with feeding and dressing residents
• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager.Significant changes in the resident's condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately.
• Change simple dressings and ostomy bags
• Assist with catheter cares
• Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately
• Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care
• Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.
• Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities
• Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.