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Avista Senior Living · 2 days ago

Med Tech

Garden City, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $20/hr

Avista Senior Living is expanding throughout Idaho and is currently looking for Med Techs to join their team in Garden City. The role involves providing medication services and direct resident care while assisting with daily living activities and maintaining accurate medication records.

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Responsibilities

The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents

The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores

Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act

Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act

Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act

Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record

Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills

Reports all medication errors per policy

Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD

Completes all incident forms

Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services

Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD or Executive Director

Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan

Qualification

Medication pass certificationCPR certificationFirst Aid trainingWord processing skillsDiploma

Required

Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency

Must have word processing skills

Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations

Must complete all state required trainings as necessary

High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience