Medication Technician (Med Tech)

The Oaks at Flower Mound; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oaks at Flower Mound is seeking a Certified Medication Tech (State Certified) for the 10 PM to 6 AM shift to provide direct resident care and medication distribution in a senior living community. You will assess residents, report changes, document care activities, and ensure accurate handoffs between shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, possess one year of related experience, and have a state-required Medical Technician certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related work experience is required.
• Medical Technician certification may be required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution per individualized care plans.
• Perform resident assessments per state standards and facility policy.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report promptly to supervisor/Executive Director.
• Document observations, interventions, and communications by shift end; ensure timely handoff to next shift.
• Maintain current individualized care plans for each resident.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Resident care

Medication distribution

Observation & reporting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Technician certification

Job description

CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECH (STATE CERTIFIED) 10 PM TO 6 AM

About the Company:

We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.
• Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director. Provide timely interventions to change of condition and share this with care staff and family as instructed.
• Document all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication with the resident’s responsible party, physician ( as necessary), clinical procedures and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated and no later than by the end of each shift. Effectively pass required information to the next shift in timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor to ensure quality resident care. Oversees the timely documentation by Resident Assistants of services provided and red flags for their shift.
• Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least one (1) year of related work experience required.
• Medical Technician certification (as required by State regulations).
• On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.