Medication Technician

RHA Health Services; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Certified Medication Technician, you will play a crucial role in administering medications and ensuring the well-being of those you support. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact lives, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions and dedication to care.

Benefits

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and safely to supported individuals.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and maintain detailed medication records.

Skills

Medication Administration

Effective Communication

Collaboration Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Physical Behavior Interventions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:

Medication Technician

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Certified Medication Technician specializes in administering medication to supported individuals. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that supported individuals receive their prescribed medications accurately and safely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer medications to supported individuals according to the prescribed dosage, route, and frequency; following established protocols and guidelines to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medications.
• Monitor supported individuals for any adverse reactions or side effects to medications.
• Promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain detailed records of medication administration, including the dosage administered, time, route, and any observations or reactions noted in the electronic MARs.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individual care.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, inventory management, and medication storage in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to medication administration and individual safety.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and certification renewal.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety, reducing errors, and improving patient outcomes.
• Review all medication expiration dates to ensure they are not expired.
• Email pharmacy directly if any medication is missing or needed by referencing the MAR.
• Schedule, coordinate and take individuals to doctor appointments and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Track all physical, health care, dental, and vision appointments.
• Maintain filing of doctors’ orders in the office and distribute copies to the group homes for filing.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: IDD Day Program Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of successfully performing physical behavior interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background.
• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off: (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance: (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs: for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

*Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.