Medication Technician Assisted Living

Polaris Healthcare; Village of Montebello (NY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Polaris Healthcare seeks a Medication Assistant for a brand-new assisted living community in Montebello, NY. The role, available as full-time or part-time, administers prescribed medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and facility policies.

Experience preferred but training is available for the right candidate. You will maintain medication records, coordinate with the pharmacy, and work with the Wellness Director and Medication Supervisor to ensure safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, training available for the right candidate.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate medication records and controlled substance log.

Responsabilités

• Dispense prescribed medications as ordered by physician.
• Maintain Medication Administration Record.
• Maintain and count Controlled Substance Record.
• Inform Administration of any change in a resident's condition.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for timely delivery of medications.
• Monitor residents' health, safety, and well-being.
• Report concerns to Administration.
• Identify supplies needed and report to Wellness Director/Medication Supervisor.
• Practice safety with equipment and chemicals.
• Carry out duties as assigned by Wellness Director/Medication Supervisor.

Connaissances

Medication administration

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Communication

Description du poste

Brand New Assisted Living Community located in Montebello, NY seeking full time and part time medication technicians to join our friendly and warm team to administer medication to residents in accordance with State regulations. Experience preferred however we are willing to train the right candidate for a rewarding career in this field.

POSITION TITLE: Medication Assistant

SUMMARY

Assist with the self-administration of prescribed medications to residents in accordance with state regulations.

REPORT TO

Wellness Director\\Medication Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.


• Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.


• Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.


• Inform Administration of any change in a resident's condition.


• Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication.


• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.


• Report concerns about residents to Administration.


• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to Wellness Director\\Medication Supervisor.


• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.


• Carry out other duties as assigned by Wellness Director\\Medication Supervisor.