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Edgewood Assisted Living Center
Med Tech
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$34,121 / year median in Michigan
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose of This Position:
- Timely and accurate administration of medications to residents as ordered by the licensed health care professional
- Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration in the EMAR system
- Follows proper protocol for reporting any medication related concerns
- Accurately counts and documents medication inventory, including narcotics and controlled substances. Reorders medications timely to assure residents do not miss doses
- Maintains a clean and organized medication cart and med room. Complies with EMAR requirements including charging of the Chromebook.
- Routine and non-routine communication with licensed health care professionals, pharmacy, hospice personnel, home health care personnel, and resident family members
- Proper documentation of all communication relating to resident care, including changes in medication orders
- Respond to resident requests for assistance, including "call lights"
- Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral)
- Communicate any change in condition to the supervisor Assist residents to maintain their highest level of independence
- Comply with infection control protocols Timely, accurate and safe administration of resident medications according to health professional's orders.
Qualifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA); Medical Assistant (MA); L.P.N. other credential or experience which prepares the individual to perform the duties required. Typically, a minimum of 18 years of age and high school diploma (or equivalent). Must be able to perform essential functions of this position physically and mentally. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Competency trained in proper administration of medications.Essential Functions:
- Timely and accurate administration of medications to residents as ordered by the licensed health care professional
- Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration in the EMAR system
- Follows proper protocol for reporting any medication related concerns
- Accurately counts and documents medication inventory, including narcotics and controlled substances. Reorders medications timely to assure residents do not miss doses
- Maintains a clean and organized medication cart and med room. Complies with EMAR requirements including charging of the Chromebook.
- Routine and non-routine communication with licensed health care professionals, pharmacy, hospice personnel, home health care personnel, and resident family members
- Proper documentation of all communication relating to resident care, including changes in medication orders
- Respond to resident requests for assistance, including "call lights"
- Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral)
- Communicate any change in condition to the supervisor
- Assist residents to maintain their highest level of independence
- Comply with infection control protocols.