Medication Technician

Kids for the Future; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vincentian Home Personal Care in McCandless, PA is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician. You will safely administer medications and support residents’ daily care, working closely with nursing staff to ensure quality care and safety.

Responsibilities include medication management, vital signs, and coordinating with physicians. All shifts are available, with shift differentials for evenings and overnights. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Pennsylvania DHS Medication Administration Training required.
• Current/active Med-Tech training or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer and manage residents' medications and treatments.
• Monitor residents' condition and report changes to nursing staff.
• Perform vital signs, height/weight, and glucose monitoring as part of med care.
• Assist with daily resident care needs and activities.
• Maintain narcotic counts and medication documentation.
• Complete medication cart audits and coordinate orders as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Dependable

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

eMAR

Job description

• Location 111 Perrymont Rd,Pittsburgh, PA, 15237,United States
• Base Pay $16.50 - $19.50 / Hour
• Job Category Health Care, Personal Care, Med Tech
• Required Degree High school

Description

Vincentian Home Personal Care - McCandless, PA

Are you a compassionate healthcare professional who takes pride in providing safe, attentive, and meaningful care to older adults? Join the team at Vincentian Home Personal Care as a Medication Technician and play an important role in supporting our residents' health, comfort, and quality of life.

As a Medication Technician, you'll be responsible for the safe administration and management of residents' medications and treatments while also providing hand-on assistance with daily care needs.

Current active Med-Tech Training is required.

Why Join Vincentian?

• All shifts available:
  • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift differentials available for evening and overnight shifts
• Sign-on bonus available for Full-Time positions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other voluntary benefits
• PTO, sick time, and floating holiday
• Employee perks and discounts
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful opportunity to build relationships with residents and make a difference in their daily lives

What You'll Do

As a Medication Technician, you'll help ensure residents receive their medications and treatments safely and according to established standards. You'll also work closely with nursing staff and other members of the care team to support residents' overall needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Medication & Resident Care

• Safely administer and manage residents' medications and treatments
• Perform medication-related tasks including vital signs, height and weight measurements, glucose monitoring, and resident observation following medication administration
• Monitor residents and report changes in condition to the appropriate nurse or physician
• Assess skin integrity and report areas of concern
• Maintain proper narcotic counts and medication documentation
• Complete medication cart audits, monthly recaps, and reviews as assigned
• Order and reorder medications as needed
• Identify and report medication errors and complete required documentation
• Review and transcribe written physician orders and upload orders to the eMAR when appropriate
• Assist with resident admissions and readmissions
• Complete requisitions and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered

Communication & Clinical Support

• Notify physicians and appropriate contacts of significant changes in a resident's condition
• Respond appropriately when residents experience a fall, illness, or emergency and determine when emergency services may be necessary
• Complete incident reports and communicate with physicians and Power of Attorney representatives as required
• Work closely with nurses, peers, residents, families, and other members of the care team

Daily Resident Support

In addition to medication responsibilities, Medication Technicians assist residents with their daily needs, including:

• Personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, shaving, dental hygiene, and hair and nail care
• Dining and nutritional needs
• Escorting residents and coordinating internal transportation
• Room checks and resident rounds
• Light housekeeping duties as needed
• Resident-centered activities and programs
• Recognizing and reporting safety hazards, incidents, errors, and accidents

Most importantly, you'll help create an environment where every resident is treated with kindness, respect, dignity, and compassion.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Medication Administration Training
• Current/active Med-Tech training or certification

Preferred:

• Previous resident care experience or related training
• Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, or First Aid certification

We're looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing safe and respectful care to our residents.

Our Mission

At Vincentian, we're committed to nurturing and sustaining a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of every person.

Our values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, and stewardship guide the way we care for our residents and support one another.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your healthcare skills can have a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults, we'd love to have you join the Vincentian team!

Vincentian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.