Medication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Administer medications (prescription and non-prescription) and treatments according to orders, by a licensed prescribing practitioner, which are maintained in the resident’s records.

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Must be a high school graduate or certified under the GED program, or have passed an alternative examination established by the Department.

Job Tasks

1. Use Universal Precautions and infection control

a. Wash hands with soap and water or antiseptic gel

b. Wear gloves when there may be exposure to body fluids

c. After procedure is complete, discard the gloves in an appropriate hazardous waste container and wash hands again before moving on to the next procedure or resident.

2. Ensure appropriate sanitary techniques are used during preparation and administration of medications.

3. Know the procedure for identifying residents before administering medications and treatments.

4. Gather the appropriate equipment for medication / treatment administration.

5. Offer sufficient fluids during administration of medications.

6. Appropriately utilize the Medication Administration Record (MAR) during preparation and administration of medications

a. Use the MAR during preparation and administration of medications.

b. The person preparing the medication must initial the MAR after administration. When preparing and administering medications, the staff is to compare the label on the medication to the MAR three (3) times as indicated below :

• i. When selecting and / or pulling the medication from the storage area;

ii. Prior to pouring the medication; and

iii. After pouring the medication and prior to returning it to the storage area.

7. All information must be accurate on the MAR

8. Appropriate documentation of medication / treatment administration.

a. The MAR is to be initialed immediately after observing the resident taking the medication and prior to administering medication to the next resident. PRECHARTING IS NOT ALLOWED.

b. If a medication and / or treatment is held, the medication aide should circle his / her initials in the administration block and explain the reason the medication / treatment was held back on the MAR

c. Must be knowledgeable of the facility’s policies regarding refusal or medication; example : when to contact a supervisor or physician.

9. Process physician orders

a. Send order to pharmacy

b. Transcribe order onto the MAR

c. Place original order in Medical Chart

d. Document the medication tracking notebook

10. Utilize back-up pharmacy when necessary

11. Order medications at the appropriate time.

12. Perform narcotic counts at the change of each shift and document as necessary

13. Give PRN medications as prescribed by the Physician and document results on the back of the MAR.

14. If a medication is discontinued, fax the order to the Pharmacy and update the MAR.

15. When medications arrive from the pharmacy, they are to be checked in and placed in the appropriate storage area.

16. Any other tasks assigned as required or requested.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $10.00 - $11.00

Expected hours : 30 – 40 per week

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