Medication Tech

Escondido Post Acute

Escondido, CA, US
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders.
  • Employees must assist in developing procedures to determine the causes of medication errors and implement prevention strategies.
  • Staff are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident protected health information and report any suspected violations.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before treatment
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Ability to cooperate with interdepartmental personnel
  • Familiarity with medical abbreviations and symbols

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Successful completion of state examination(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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