Medication Technician - Per Diem

Comprehensive Life Resources; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Leave

Résumé du poste

Comprehensive Life Resources in Tacoma, WA is seeking a qualified Medication Technician to join our team on a per diem, on-call basis at Park Place, Tacoma. This role focuses on monitoring residents’ self-administration of medications and coordinating with the medical team to ensure timely ordering and filling of meds.

You will document all medication monitoring in MAR/EHR, support 24/7 nursing coverage, and provide activities to enhance residents’ self-care and independence.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• If role requires driving, must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and working vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Monitor Park Place residents’ self‑administration of medications.
• Facilitate continuity of care.
• Document all medication monitoring and self‑medications in MAR/EHR, including progress notes as needed.
• Coordinate with the medical team to ensure medications are ordered and filled.
• Provide services and activities for residential clients that enhance self‑care skills, independence, social skills, and self‑reliance.
• Participate in meetings and activities as required.
• Work a schedule as needed to support 24/7 nursing services
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Formation

High school / GED

Description du poste

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Park Place - Tacoma, WA 98405, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: Highschool/GED, Salary Range: $20.52 - $28.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Adult Residential Facility

$20.52 - $28.00

Per Diem / On Call

No set schedule;This is an on‑call/per diem position with opportunities to cover day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Medication Technician to join our team in Tacoma, WA.

Per Diem Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave

Scope

Provide residential medication monitoring services to mentally ill clients. Facilitate the community adjustment of clients at high risk for institutionalization. Serves as a member of the organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Park Place residents’ self‑administration of medications.
• Facilitate continuity of care.
• Document all medication monitoring and self‑medications in EHR program or Medication Administration Record (MAR), including progress notes as needed.
• Coordinate with the medical team to ensure medications are ordered and filled.
• Provide services and activities for residential clients that enhance self‑care skills, independence, social skills, and self‑reliance.
• Participate in meetings and activities as required.
• Work a schedule as needed to support 24/7 nursing services
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Competencies

• Complete Medication Monitor training
• Follow self‑administered medication administration policy and procedure
• Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision‑making skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Ability to receive consultation and apply feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Develops and maintains a self‑care plan, seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout.
• Ability to complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Ability to apply appropriate codes to patient care services as outlined by program guidelines.
• Compliance with competencies determined by Nursing Director.
• Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and assigned program.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies, floor stock, and pharmacy communication.
• Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
• Assist in all aspects of the laboratory specimen, collection and throughput.
• Adhere to the incident reporting process.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• If role requires driving, must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and working vehicle.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.