MEDICATION TECHNICIAN - THE KEMPTON of CHARLESTON

Liberty Healthcare Management; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management is seeking a Medication Technician for The Kempton of Charleston in South Carolina. This role involves providing medication administration, documenting orders, and communicating with healthcare professionals to ensure resident safety and quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a Medication Technician certification, at least six months of relevant experience, and a compassionate approach to geriatric patients. A background check and adherence to workplace policies are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Medication Technician/Aide coursework and validation in the state of practice.
• Must have at least 6 months experience as a Medication Technician.
• Must be kind and respectful to residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication administration for residents.
• Documents and orders medications.
• Communicates with physicians and health care professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow orders

Compassion for geriatric patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician/Aide certification

Job description

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN - THE KEMPTON of CHARLESTON

Liberty Healthcare Management CHARLESTON, South Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares
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AtLiberty Senior Livingis currently seeking the following position:

Job Description

• Provides medication administration for residents.
• Takes orders, documents orders, orders medications, receives medications, and administers medications.
• Performs all procedures of good nursing care such as taking vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
• Performs excellent universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care professionals as needed to ensure quality nursing and medication orders.
• Be alert to all needs of residents reporting immediately any changes in residents status to doctor, family, and administration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed the Medication Technician/Aide coursework and validation in state of practice.
• Must have at least 6 months experience as a Medication Technician.
• Must be detail oriented and able to adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be listed in good standing with the state of practice health care personnel registry and/or licensure verification board with no findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation.
• Must be willing to care for geriatric patients and have a genuine concern for their welfare.
• Must be willing to receive, understand, and follow orders.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other care team staff, other departments, and families and visitors.
• Must be kind and respectful to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
• Wears approved uniform or approved dress code and name tag.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and Community policies and procedures.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.