Medication Technician - On-Call

Webster House

Summary:

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and/or Director of Health Services, the Medical Technician is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care and med pass according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

* Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

* Communicates with the resident's health care providers, supervisor, family members/significant others, and the resident regarding health conditions and both prescription and non-prescription medication needs.

* Ensures that the available medications coincide with what the authorized prescriber (e.g. physician) has prescribed.

* Knows the basic rules and precautions of medication assistance. Manages medications and assists the resident to self-administer medications.

* Follows infection control techniques in performing patient/resident care.

* Understands the guidelines for the proper storage, security and documentation of centrally stored medications.

* Follows the process used for medication ordering, refills and the receipt of medications from the pharmacy.

* Logs all medications on community-approved medication log when received.

* Destroys medications as needed and in accordance with state and community procedures.

* Documents all communication with prescribers, family/significant others, and the resident according to your community policy.

* Continual observation of each resident for potential adverse reactions to medications and/or signs/symptoms indicating the need for a change to the medication regime.

* May assist community with caregiver functions.

* Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.

* Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication.

* Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

* Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* For unlicensed staff that assist with the self-administration of medications, a total of twenty four (24) hours of training shall be provided within the first four weeks of employment. Sixteen (16) hours of hands-on shadowing and eight (8) hours of instruction shall be completed prior to assisting with the self-administration of medications. Four (4) hours of in-service training on medication related issues shall be completed in each succeeding 12 month period.

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

* Basic mathematical skills required.

* Able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, grasp, push, pull and smell.

* Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

* Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

* Must be able to wear gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.

* Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, over 25 pounds will require mechanical assistance or the aid of a co-worker.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

* Potential to exposure of body fluids and cleaning agents and contact with needles or other sharp objects.

* Noise level is usually moderate