Medication Technician: Resident Care & Safety

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in the United States is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders, with guidance from nursing leadership. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with nursing standards, and documentation of all doses.

You will follow facility policies, participate in QA and safety programs, verify resident identity, monitor for adverse reactions, and maintain proper labeling and charting.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws.

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.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of Health Services, attending physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.

Skills

Reading skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Mathematical basics

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group in the United States is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders, with guidance from nursing leadership. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with nursing standards, and documentation of all doses.

You will follow facility policies, participate in QA and safety programs, verify resident identity, monitor for adverse reactions, and maintain proper labeling and charting.