Medication Technician: Precise Care & Patient Safety

(Cooper River Assisted Living) Mt Pleasant Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of the Health Services Director and nursing leadership. You will ensure accurate dosing, documentation, and adherence to facility policies and state regulations.

The role requires a licensed Medication Aide, high school education, and the ability to read and follow procedures. Join a team focused on safe medication practices and quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the HSD.
• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director, including the documentation requirements.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Quality Assurance

Team collaboration

Education

High school education

Job description

PACS is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of the Health Services Director and nursing leadership. You will ensure accurate dosing, documentation, and adherence to facility policies and state regulations.

The role requires a licensed Medication Aide, high school education, and the ability to read and follow procedures. Join a team focused on safe medication practices and quality resident care.