DePaul ยท 4 months ago
Medication Technician NY
US-NY-North Tonawanda
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $17.30/hrDePaul Adult Care Communities is seeking a part-time Medication Technician for their Wheatfield Commons Senior Living Community. The role involves administering prescribed medications and treatments to residents while ensuring their personal care needs are met in a safe and timely manner.
Assisted LivingHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Administration of medication and treatment to residents timely, accurately and as prescribed by the physician
Documentation of those medications and treatments as determined in the policy and procedures
Observation and documentation of response (therapeutic or adverse) to medications and treatments
Maintaining an organized, clean and secure medication cart and medication room
Timely ordering of medications and or supplies for availability to residents
Following facility and pharmacy guidelines and policies in ordering, returning and discontinuing of medication orders
Preparation of medications for residents leaving the facility for extended periods of time, or arranging for the delivery of those medications from the pharmacy
Accurately processing physician orders and transcribing orders to the Medication Administration Record
Directly accountable for the security of controlled substances and the accuracy of record keeping
Practices and maintains appropriate infection control techniques when preparing/administering medications and employs universal precautions at all times
Performs resident care duties as described in the RCA position description in response to the needs of the resident or as assigned
Participates in the required twelve (12) hours of medication in-service education
Assists in providing a therapeutic and homelike environment
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate with residents and others in the English language
Ability to read and write English
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance
Ability to visually observe residents
Ability to audibly hear call bells, emergency systems, verbal needs expressed by residents
Ability to turn, stoop, bend, and stretch in order to assist residents
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Ability to manipulate equipment (sphygmomanometer, Accucheck, thermometer, etc.)
Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, e.g., evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire
Ability to push medication cart down hallway without assistance
Must Pass the Medication Technician training provided by DePaul within 90 days of Medication Skills Checklist
Must possess a working knowledge of resident care, particularly with the geriatric and adult special care needs population
Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age
Must have the required references and criminal record check
Must be in good standing with the Healthcare Personnel Registry
Must have the required annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Annual Health Assessment in accordance with New York State Regulations
Preferred
Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions
Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact
Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions
Benefits
403B with Employer Match
Robust Employee Assistant Program
Staff Recognition Program
Employee Discount Program
Company
DePaul
DePaul is an organization that offers mental health residential programs, senior living communities, and vocational programs.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Berson
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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