Medication Technician - Full Time Nights

Paycom - ATS; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS seeks a Certified Medication Technician to provide direct resident care in Little Rock, Arkansas. You will follow individualized service plans and assist with medications, including self-administration when required.

Responsibilities include documenting health and treatment observations, maintaining the medicine room, and ensuring compliance with infection control. A high school diploma or GED plus MT certification and CPR/First Aid are required, with at least 6 months in a similar

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications and resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to follow individualized service plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the environment that supports residents' welfare.
• Administers or assists with medication as prescribed and self-administration where applicable.
• Observes residents' responses and notifies supervisor of changes or side effects.
• Maintains medication supply room cleanliness and organization.
• Completes medication cart audits and documents in resident records.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication Technician certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:To provide residents with services in accordance with health care provider’s orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. Provides direct care to residents following the individualized service plan.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that supports the best interest and welfare of the residents.Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters. Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community.As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administers or assists with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider. Observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor.Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations, charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.Receives reports on all residents.Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.Assists with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of leadership.Provides direct resident care.Performs other duties as assigned.SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDCurrent Medication Technician certification from a state-approved programCurrent CPR/First Aid certificationsAt least 6 months experience in a similar roleDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demands include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, grasping, manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, vision acuity, talking, and hearing. The weight determined to be appropriate for a Certified Medication Technician to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 50 lbs.EXPOSURE RISK CLASSIFICATION:May perform unplanned tasks involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue which may contain AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. Must be willing to work in an environment with potential infectious disease. Proper training and PPE will be required.