Medication Tech

Reedyriverpa

Administering medications to residents
Note and report errors
Maintain working relationships
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 Medical Director

Job Summary

  • 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 Medical Director.
  • Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.
  • Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

Matching Summary

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 Medical Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administering medications to residents
  • note and report errors
  • maintain working relationships
  • document medication administration
  • verify resident identity

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationship
  • cooperate with facility surveys
  • participate in quality assurance

Key Requirements

  • licensed Medication Aide
  • state approved training program
  • high school education or its equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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