Escondido Post Acute is seeking a Medication Technician to assist with the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Medication Aide with a high school education and strong communication skills, while the role offers a starting salary of $20/hour and the opportunity for professional development
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information and reporting any suspected violations immediately.
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Escondido Post Acute is seeking a Medication Technician to assist with the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Medication Aide with a high school education and strong communication skills, while the role offers a starting salary of $20/hour and the opportunity for professional development.
Salary
Starting at $20/ hour; DOE; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs monitoring experience
Strict adherence to facility policies
Patient confidentiality maintenance
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
State approved Medication Aide training program completion