Medication Technician

HallKeen Management; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management service provider seeks a Medication Technician for its assisted living facility in Essex Junction, VT. The successful candidate will administer medications, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and train fellow staff. This full-time role emphasizes quality care and dependable service delivery while providing extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with matching contribution

Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time

Employee referral bonus

Paid Holiday Benefit

Qualifications

• Completed the Medication Administration Course with the RN.
• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications in a safe manner.
• Train and oversee new med techs, ensuring quality care.
• Report medication refusals and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completed the Medication Administration Course

Job description

Job Title: Medication Technician

Location: Maple Ridge Assisted Living Essex Junction, VT 05452

Hours: Full Time Night Shift Sunday-Thursday

Job Description:

The Med Tech is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering

medications and treatments in a safe, organized manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to,

administration of medications, documentation of medication administration, training of new med techs, and

overseeing current med techs. The Med Tech also serves as Resident Care Provider/LNA as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to complete with or without

appropriate reasonable accommodation.

•Must go through and pass the Medication Administration class.

•Prior Med Tech experience is required

•Able to properly and safely set and administer all medications including diabetic and narcotic

medications.

•Report all refusal of medications to nurse and ensure proper documentation is completed.

•Checks all med books/EMAR and ensures that meds have been given, treatments completed, and all

initials are complete throughout shift.

•Able to properly chart medications administered and immediately report to the nurse those

medications not administered for any reason.

•Receives medication updates from DON or Wellness Nurse.

•Utilizes Omniview

•Maintains current orders are accurate and medications are available at all times and all shifts

•Maintains current supplies for medications (insulin supplies, cups, spoons) for all shifts on med cart

•Maintains accurate labeling and EMAR for the medications and med carts.

•Audit med cart weekly

•Audit medications for expired medications

•Communicate to physician offices for needs of refills or new scripts in a timely manner so

medications do not run out.

•Communicate to families in a timely manner to need for refills so medications do not run out.

•Communicate any and all resident changes to wellness nurse

•Train and assist all med techs

•Communicate any changes or information to all med techs as needed

•Attend all quarterly med tech meetings

•Understands that residents come first and assisting them whenever necessary.

•Understands and complies with all Resident Rights.

•Regardless of which shift, this is an awake-position. Sleeping or resting while on duty is strictly not

permitted and Associate must return from scheduled breaks on time.

•Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.

•Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using equipment.

•Ability to be flexible.

•Immediately reports any personal accident or work-related injury to a supervisor.

•Ensures efficient use of company supplies, materials, tools, and resources.

•Shows attention to detail and has an acute sense of responsibility.

•Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding Residents, staff, and community.

•May perform other duties as assigned.

•Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Completed the Medication Administration Course with the RN

•High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience

and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write

simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group

situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

•Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral

instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized

situations.

•Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Required Behavior:

•Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.

•Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer

satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.

•Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex

information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.

•Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building

credibility and rapport.

•Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.

•Able to be tactful; maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment; give proper credit to

others; handle all situations honestly.

•Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety

tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task;

adapt to varying customer needs.

Physical Demands:

•Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.

•Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

•Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA,

Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount

program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal

time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please e-mail resume to [e-mail]

Job Title: Medication Technician

Location: Maple Ridge Assisted Living Essex Junction, VT 05452

Hours: Full Time Night Shift Sunday-Thursday

Job Description:

The Med Tech is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering

medications and treatments in a safe, organized manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to,

administration of medications, documentation of medication administration, training of new med techs, and

overseeing current med techs. The Med Tech also serves as Resident Care Provider/LNA as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to complete with or without

appropriate reasonable accommodation.

•Must go through and pass the Medication Administration class.

•Prior Med Tech experience is required

•Able to properly and safely set and administer all medications including diabetic and narcotic

medications.

•Report all refusal of medications to nurse and ensure proper documentation is completed.

•Checks all med books/EMAR and ensures that meds have been given, treatments completed, and all

initials are complete throughout shift.

•Able to properly chart medications administered and immediately report to the nurse those

medications not administered for any reason.

•Receives medication updates from DON or Wellness Nurse.

•Utilizes Omniview

•Maintains current orders are accurate and medications are available at all times and all shifts

•Maintains current supplies for medications (insulin supplies, cups, spoons) for all shifts on med cart

•Maintains accurate labeling and EMAR for the medications and med carts.

•Audit med cart weekly

•Audit medications for expired medications

•Communicate to physician offices for needs of refills or new scripts in a timely manner so

medications do not run out.

•Communicate to families in a timely manner to need for refills so medications do not run out.

•Communicate any and all resident changes to wellness nurse

•Train and assist all med techs

•Communicate any changes or information to all med techs as needed

•Attend all quarterly med tech meetings

•Understands that residents come first and assisting them whenever necessary.

•Understands and complies with all Resident Rights.

•Regardless of which shift, this is an awake-position. Sleeping or resting while on duty is strictly not

permitted and Associate must return from scheduled breaks on time.

•Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.

•Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using equipment.

•Ability to be flexible.

•Immediately reports any personal accident or work-related injury to a supervisor.

•Ensures efficient use of company supplies, materials, tools, and resources.

•Shows attention to detail and has an acute sense of responsibility.

•Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding Residents, staff, and community.

•May perform other duties as assigned.

•Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Completed the Medication Administration Course with the RN

•High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience

and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write

simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group

situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

•Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral

instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized

situations.

•Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Required Behavior:

•Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.

•Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer

satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.

•Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex

information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.

•Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building

credibility and rapport.

•Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.

•Able to be tactful; maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment; give proper credit to

others; handle all situations honestly.

•Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety

tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task;

adapt to varying customer needs.

Physical Demands:

•Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.

•Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

•Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA,

Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount

program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal

time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please e-mail resume to [e-mail]