Memory Care Med Tech — On-Call Part-Time with Benefits

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO and Holiday Pay

EAP Canopy

Job summary

Avamere at Park Place in Portland, OR is hiring a Med Tech for part-time/on-call roles. The position involves administering medications and providing direct resident care, with weekend availability preferred.

Work shifts are on-call across all shifts; wage range $22.47-$27.97 per hour, DOE. You will assist with medication administration, document in the EMR, and collaborate with nurses and staff to support residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver or Medication Tech in Memory Care or Assisted Living.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders, delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely
• Record medications administered in the resident's record
• Notify the pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Director of Health Services
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident's needs and their comprehensive assessment as assigned
• Assisting with medical appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for the residents' needs
• Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' status, personal needs, and communications with outside providers in the electronic medical record
• Complete accident and incident reports in a timely manner and according to facility policy
• Perform delegated nursing services as assigned by the RN
• Participate in in-service education programs as assigned
• Promptly report changes in resident conditions to the Director of Health Services.
• Follow written and oral directions
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under their supervision
• Work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies, and ancillary service providers
• Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication tech experience

CPR/First Aid

EMR documentation

Resident care

Team collaboration

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Avamere at Park Place in Portland, OR is hiring a Med Tech for part-time/on-call roles. The position involves administering medications and providing direct resident care, with weekend availability preferred.

Work shifts are on-call across all shifts; wage range $22.47-$27.97 per hour, DOE. You will assist with medication administration, document in the EMR, and collaborate with nurses and staff to support residents' well-being.