Medication Technician - Weekends Vincentian de Marillac - 3.1 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $19.50 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Medication Technician Vincentian Schenley Gardens - Oakland, Pittsburgh PA Working On Weekends (WOW) shift program: Work 24 total hours over the weekend and receive 1.5x your base rate and Full Time Status/Benefits! Are you a compassionate healthcare professional who takes pride in providing safe, attentive, and meaningful care to older adults? Join the team at Vincentian Schenley Gardens as a Medication Technician and play an important role in supporting our residents' health, comfort, and quality of life. As a Medication Technician, you'll be responsible for the safe administration and management of residents' medications and treatments while also providing hands-on assistance with daily care needs. Current active Med-Tech Training is required. Why Join Vincentian? Full-Time, WOW position available (working 24 hours over the weekend while receiving full time benefits) Shifts available: 7:00 PM-7:00AM Saturday and Sunday Shift differentials available for weekend shifts Sign-on bonus available for WOW positions Medical, dental, and vision insurance Other voluntary benefits PTO, sick time, and floating holiday Employee perks and discounts Supportive, team-oriented work environment Meaningful opportunity to build relationships with residents and make a difference in their daily lives What You'll Do As a Medication Technician , you'll help ensure residents receive their medications and treatments safely and according to established standards. You'll also work closely with nursing staff and other members of the care team to support residents' overall needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Medication & Resident Care Safely administer and manage residents' medications and treatments Perform medication-related tasks including vital signs, height and weight measurements, glucose monitoring, and resident observation following medication administration Monitor residents and report changes in condition to the appropriate nurse or physician Assess skin integrity and report areas of concern Maintain proper narcotic counts and medication documentation Complete medication cart audits, monthly recaps, and reviews as assigned Order and reorder medications as needed Identify and report medication errors and complete required documentation Review and transcribe written physician orders and upload orders to the eMAR when appropriate Assist with resident admissions and readmissions Complete requisitions and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered Communication & Clinical Support Assist physicians during rounds Notify physicians and appropriate contacts of significant changes in a resident's condition Respond appropriately when residents experience a fall, illness, or emergency and determine when emergency services may be necessary Complete incident reports and communicate with physicians and Power of Attorney representatives as required Work closely with nurses, peers, residents, families, and other members of the care team Daily Resident Support In addition to medication responsibilities, Medication Technicians assist residents with their daily needs, including: Personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, shaving, dental hygiene, and hair and nail care Dining and nutritional needs Escorting residents and coordinating internal transportation Room checks and resident rounds Light housekeeping duties as needed Resident-centered activities and programs Recognizing and reporting safety hazards, incidents, errors, and accidents Most importantly, you'll help create an environment where every resident is treated with kindness, respect, dignity, and compassion.

What We're Looking For Required:

High school diploma or equivalent Completion of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Medication Administration Training Current/active Med-Tech training or certification

Preferred:

Previous resident care experience or related training Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, or First Aid certification We're looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to providing safe and respectful care to our residents. Our Mission At Vincentian, we're committed to nurturing and sustaining a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of every person. Our values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, and stewardship guide the way we care for our residents and support one another. If you're looking for an opportunity where your healthcare skills can have a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults, we'd love to have you join the Vincentian team! Vincentian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.