MEDICATION TECHNICIAN - GRETNA PACE (FT/DAYS)

Centra Health
VA, United States
Full-time

Administers or assists with self-administration or medication in accordance with accepted practices presented by the Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide Curriculum.

Administers subcutaneous insulin injections as ordered by the health care provider.

Assist in scanning medical documents into the electronic medical record

Assist the pharmacist in verifying accuracy prior to distribution for home use.

Assists participants with all activities of daily living.

Carries out basic care procedures to include catheter temperature pulse respiration blood pressure height and weight specimen collection colostomy care oxygen maintenance and other special care.

Counts, documents, and assures accuracy of scheduled drugs daily.

Demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age spiritual and cultural needs of the resident served.

Observes medication effects and reports observations to the health care provider.

Observes reports documents and communicates care and changes in condition to appropriate staff to include such areas as pain skin integrity vital signs or cognitive decline.

Participates in and supports ongoing quality improvement activities.

Administers or assists with self-administration or medication in accordance with accepted practices presented by the Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide Curriculum.

Administers subcutaneous insulin injections as ordered by the health care provider.

Assist in scanning medical documents into the electronic medical record

Assist the pharmacist in verifying accuracy prior to distribution for home use.

Assists participants with all activities of daily living.

Carries out basic care procedures to include catheter temperature pulse respiration blood pressure height and weight specimen collection colostomy care oxygen maintenance and other special care.

Counts, documents, and assures accuracy of scheduled drugs daily.

Demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age spiritual and cultural needs of the resident served.

Observes medication effects and reports observations to the health care provider.

Observes reports documents and communicates care and changes in condition to appropriate staff to include such areas as pain skin integrity vital signs or cognitive decline.

Participates in and supports ongoing quality improvement activities.

Required Certifications and Licensures : Licensed in the state of Virginia as a Registered Medication Aide

Preferred Certifications and Licensures : Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of Virginia. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Preferred Experience : At least 2 years’ experience practicing as a medication technician in a long-term care or assisted living facility

Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card.

Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.

30+ days ago
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