Medication Technician — Shift Differentials & Benefits

Carolinas Alliance for Residential Excellence; Tabor City (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Carolinas Alliance for Residential Excellence is seeking a Medication Technician to support resident care within our North Carolina facility. You will assist with med passes, supervise aides, complete required documentation, and ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Starting pay rate is $12.00-$13.00 per hour with shifts including day, evening, night, and 12-hour options. Applicants must meet supervisory requirements and complete annual CEUs, with safety and privacy at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Assume all written and delegated assignments of the Administrator and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Medication Technicians must provide direction and assignments to other patient care assistants.
• Prepare resident transfer forms and documents as required for hospital or other service providers.
• Medication Technicians must complete accident/incidents reports as is necessary.
• Ensure that there is staff coverage on the hall at all times, and that all employees receive adequate breaks on their shift.
• Discipline, counsel, and document violations of policies and procedures by staff.
• Medication Technicians must enforce all facility rules and regulations for staff and residents, and assist in making sure that resident rights are acknowledged by all staff members.
• Handle employee grievances with tact, courtesy, and consideration.
• Perform medication administration in a timely and structured manner, making sure to handle all medications properly.
• Perform narcotic counts per facility policy and in accordance with state regulations.
• Medication Technicians must respect the resident’s right to privacy and autonomy during med passes.
• Supervise those residents that are approved for self-administration of medications and assure proper administration techniques.
• Medication Technician must notify Resident Care Coordinator and/or Administrator of significant changes in residents and document these changes as is appropriate.
• Seek treatment for residents experiencing acute episodes of an illness or those in need of emergency services.
• Medication Technician must communicate with Resident Care Coordinator, Administrator, and/or the facility pharmacy to ensure that all resident medications are available and appropriate for administration.
• Dispose of discontinued or refused medications properly and document the disposal.
• Medication Technician must maintain a current certification, which means obtaining the required annual CEUs.

Job description

Carolinas Alliance for Residential Excellence is seeking a Medication Technician to support resident care within our North Carolina facility. You will assist with med passes, supervise aides, complete required documentation, and ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Starting pay rate is $12.00-$13.00 per hour with shifts including day, evening, night, and 12-hour options. Applicants must meet supervisory requirements and complete annual CEUs, with safety and privacy at the forefront.