Medication Technician

Clearwater Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) contributions

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

Exciting opportunities to grow

Dynamic and fast paced environment

Culture of people first and service

Job summary

Clearwater Living at The Heights in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Medication Technician to join our premier luxury senior living community. The role delivers medications, documents administration, and provides compassionate resident care with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily medications and activities, verifying dosages with physicians and keeping confidential records.

Qualifications

• Deliver and administer medicines to residents as prescribed.
• Document medication administration and maintain records.
• Observe and verify ingestion or application of medications.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and physician prior to dispensing.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily medications and care within scope and regulations.
• Document medication administration and notify supervisor about discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident medication records.
• Coordinate medication services with pharmacy and physicians.
• Complete narcotic counts at shift start and end.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Customer service

Documentation

Team support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clearwater at The Heights is a premier luxury senior living community in Houston and is looking for a full-time Medication Technician to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government regulators and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations.
• Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and document the reason(s) why.
• Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements.
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying dosages with physician prior to dispensing.
• Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
• Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed.
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality.
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents.
• Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.).
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays.
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
• Active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.