Medication Technician

Haywood Post Acute

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • Staff are required to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and report any suspected violations of protected health information.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications safely
  • verify resident identity before medication
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of health information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • assist in developing prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Completed state approved training program
  • Passed necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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