Medication Technician

Clearwater Living; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Growth opportunities

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Culture of people-first service

Job summary

Clearwater at Rancharrah, a luxury senior living community in Reno, is seeking a full-time Medication Technician. Evening shift available. You will document, deliver and administer medications to residents while upholding safety and quality care in line with policies and regulatory guidelines.

Join a team with excellent benefits and opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment that values people-first service and resident dignity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and within scope of practice and policies.
• Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verify dosages prior to dispensing.
• Participate in narcotic counts and report any discrepancies to supervisors.
• Maintain confidential, accurate records on resident medication and care.
• Assist caregivers and assume responsibilities when needed.
• Respond to resident needs promptly while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Follow care plans to ensure proper care and safety during daily activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification

Background clearances as required by government regulations

TB health requirements

Job description

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater at Rancharrah is a premier luxury senior living community in Reno 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.

Evening shift available.

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


• documenting 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.