Medication Technician at Prinzing

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Personal Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Electronic Healthcare Records, Patient Documentation, CPR, Patient Observation, Inventory Management, Communication, Compliance

Industry

Description

Description POSITION: Medication Technician REPORTS TO: Health and Wellness Director FLSA: Hourly OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive. POSITION SUMMARY Provides medication assistance and personal care to the residents of the community, following the guidelines provided by CIEL Senior Living. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting the company culture and vision. Complete documentation per Ciel standards to ensure that all care services are provided and that resident needs are met. Participate in narcotic count at shift change, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory count. Completes administration of medication as directed, ensuring compliance with “Rights of Medication Administration”. Participates in weekly medication cart audits, as assigned. Assists in timely re-ordering of medication. Maintains cleanliness of medication room and medication cart. Ensures that all new medication orders are faxed to the pharmacy to obtain medication in an accurate and timely manner. Inform families when mail order medicines need to be reordered. Follows Physician Order Protocol to ensure proper processing of orders. Document and report any resident change of condition/status per policy. Assists in creating and maintaining resident charts in electronic healthcare record (EHR). Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned. Obtains and records residents’ vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration), weight, as directed. Observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares incident report if indicated or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Ensures call lights are answered in a timely manner and attend to unanticipated residents needs as soon as possible after the call light is engaged. Appropriately addresses associate, family, and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication. Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal and health information concerning residents and staff. Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required. Oversee resident aides during the assigned shift, ensuring assigned tasks are completed by call care team members. Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS). Attend all required all staff meetings. Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents. Requirements EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: High School Diploma/GED. 1-2 years of relevant experience. Be at least 18 years of age. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Medication Administration training/certification per state requirements. Must meet all health requirements. Experienced Caregiver of Certified Nursing assistant certification per state requirements CPR certification. Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write, communicated. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. Sit – sit infrequently. Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Provides medication assistance and personal care to senior residents while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with administration guidelines. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing medication inventory, and overseeing resident aides during shifts.