Resident Medication Care Specialist

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace seeks a skilled Medication Technician to assist with medication services and direct resident care. You will support daily living activities, housekeeping, and coordinating with health staff to promote residents' dignity and safety.

The role requires adherence to state regulations, accurate documentation, and teamwork with physicians, pharmacies, and families. A current CPR/First Aid and a medication pass certification are expected.

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification.
• Must have word processing skills. Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.

Skills

Personal care experience

Medication pass certification

Word processing skills

CPR certification

First Aid training

Food Handlers permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace seeks a skilled Medication Technician to assist with medication services and direct resident care. You will support daily living activities, housekeeping, and coordinating with health staff to promote residents' dignity and safety.

The role requires adherence to state regulations, accurate documentation, and teamwork with physicians, pharmacies, and families. A current CPR/First Aid and a medication pass certification are expected.