Medication Technician

Patewoodpa

Administer oral and topical medications
Document medication administration
Observe medication ingestion
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Health Services Director

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Health Services Director.
  • 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 HSD.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Health Services Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications
  • Document medication administration
  • Observe medication ingestion
  • Report medication errors
  • Follow facility policies and procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain friendly working relationships
  • Participate in quality assurance
  • Cooperate with facility surveys

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide
  • State-approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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