Assisted Living Certified Medication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

East Carolina Rehab and Wellness (a skilled nursing facility - we are a combination facility that also has a 20 bed assisted living unit) is looking to hire for the following position :

Assisted Living Certified Medication Technician - you must have a valid Medication Technician Certificate in the state of North Carolina.

1st Shift : 700am - 300pm

2nd Shift : 300pm - 1100pm

3rd Shift : 1100pm - 700am

We are located at 2575 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834

For more information you can call Tasha Telfair Wilkins, RN, ADON @ 252-830-9100

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be dependable, team player, motivated

Requirements

Responsibilities :

• Preparing and administering prescribed medications to patients in compliance with all Facility policies and procedures.
• Adhering to all Facility policies and procedures a regarding the administration and documentation of narcotic medications.
• Performing medication administration responsibilities while adhering to all safety principles.
• Documenting administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Documenting medications not administered on the MAR, and the reason for not being administered.
• Assist residents with ADL activities as needed
• Adhering to proper infection control techniques during the medication administration process, including the incorporation of universal precautions when indicated.
• Recognizing and adhering to the six (6) rights of medication administration.
• Participating in data collection, medication audits, and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration.
• Reporting any adverse patient medication reactions immediately to a supervisor.
• Reordering and replacing medications and medication administration supplies, as needed, to perform routine job responsibilities.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and rights of patients, the confidentiality of the health systems and department documents, and adhering to HIPAA Regulations.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis..
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits