Medication Technician

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a Medication Tech to assist residents with medications following physician orders and facility policies. You will maintain accurate MARs, keep the med room secure, and ensure residents never run out of medications.

You will respond to emergencies, document appropriately, and support care teammates while upholding dignity and privacy during personal care. A fingerprint card and physical are required.

Qualifications

• Fingerprint card required.
• Must have a physical.
• Vitals experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Pour and assist residents with medications according to physician orders, medication training, and Company policies and procedures.
• Re-order medications following the Company policies and procedures.
• Keep medication room and cart clean and orderly at all times.
• Ensure residents do not run out of medications at any time.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols and respond to emergencies as directed and per Community training.
• File appropriate paperwork in residents charts.
• Keep medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in use.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect. Provide privacy during personal care.
• Contribute information vital to the development and implementation of customized service plans.
• Transfer orders to the MAR as directed by Licensed Nurse.
• Order medical supplies as directed by Licensed Nurse.
• Assist Care Associates as needed.
• Review MARS after each cycle change.
• Assist with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.

Job description

Medication Tech

• Pour and assist residents with medications according to Physician orders, medication training, and Company policies and procedures;
• Re-order medications following the Company policies and procedures;
• Keep medication room and cart clean and orderly at all times;
• Ensure residents do not run out of medications at any time;
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols and respond to emergencies as directed and per Community training;
• File appropriate paperwork in residents charts;
• Keep medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in use;
• Treat residents with dignity and respect. Provide privacy during personal care;
• Make a significant contribution to the quality of life of the people who live in the community by initiating meaningful connections and interactions;
• Transfer orders to the MAR as directed by Licensed Nurse;
• Order medical supplies as directed by Licensed Nurse;
• Assist Care Associates as needed;
• Contribute information vital to the development and implementation of customized service plans;
• Review MARS after each cycle change;
• Assist with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.
• Must Have Fingerprint Card
• Must have a physical
• Vitals

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