Medication Technician - 2nd Shift (Part-Time)

Artis Senior Living of Yardley; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO first year

401k plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Artis Senior Living of Yardley is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to join our part-time team on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Starting pay is $19 per hour, with every other weekend required, and a supportive environment that values dignity for residents with dementia.

You will administer medications, document changes, and coordinate with nurses to ensure safety, accountability, and adherence to state regulations. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Medication Partner (RMP) certificate preferred.
• CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide certification preferred but not required.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by State.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe, document, and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, grooming, and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up rooms, errands, delivering mail and newspaper.
• May provide transportation to medical appointments outside of the community, with pre-approved authorization.
• Answer resident call signals promptly. Offer comfort and support, emotionally and physically.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Observation

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Medication Partner (RMP) certificate

CNA certification

First Aid/ CPR certification

Job description

Artis Senior Living of Yardley is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to join our part-time team on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Starting pay is $19 per hour, with every other weekend required, and a supportive environment that values dignity for residents with dementia.

You will administer medications, document changes, and coordinate with nurses to ensure safety, accountability, and adherence to state regulations. Training provided.