<p>Medication Technician</p> <p>Up to $20/hr.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Cares for residents in the community under direction of nursing and medical staff.</p> <p>Essential Position Functions</p> <p>The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician. </li><li>Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight. </li><li>Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops </li><li>Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. </li><li>Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. </li><li>Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies. </li><li>Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions. </li><li>Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications. </li><li>Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications. </li><li>Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications. </li><li>Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers. </li><li>Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions. </li><li>Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Education/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate, preferred. </li><li>One year experience in long-term care setting preferred. </li></ul>