Medication Technician: Safer Meds, Dignified Resident Care

PACS; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician and nurse direction. You will follow nursing standards, ensure proper labeling, and document all medication activities to support resident safety.

Role requires completion of a state-approved Medication Aide program and licensure, plus the ability to read, interpret regulations, and communicate effectively with the health team.

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.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• 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.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Numerical skills

Reasoning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician and nurse direction. You will follow nursing standards, ensure proper labeling, and document all medication activities to support resident safety.

Role requires completion of a state-approved Medication Aide program and licensure, plus the ability to read, interpret regulations, and communicate effectively with the health team.