Medication Technician at Recovering Hope Treatment Center

Mora, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Client Care, Health Monitoring, Housekeeping, Computer Skills, BLS Certification, Vital Signs Measurement, Drug Screening, Safety Reporting, Client Progress Tracking, Light Maintenance, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary: Are you passionate about helping others and considering a career in healthcare? At Recovering Hope Treatment Center, we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team as Medication Technicians. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on healthcare experience in a supportive environment — no prior experience required! As a Medication Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting our nursing team and caring for clients in recovery. Your work will directly impact the well-being and progress of individuals on their path to healing. Schedule: • Full-time • 4 ten-hour shifts per week • Primarily PM shifts with rotating day shifts • Every other weekend required What We Offer Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance 401(k) + Company Match — eligible after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked Generous PTO & Holidays Free Daily Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!) Scholarship Opportunities Primary Responsibilities: Administer scheduled and PRN medication under the direction of Medical Director, Registered and Licensed nursing staff. Meet regularly with the Nurse Manager. Provide legible, written documentation of client progress in the client record as needed. Timely report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate nursing staff and/or Medical Director. Record client’s health status to include vital signs, collection of drug screening and other necessary observations. Communicate recordings to appropriate nursing staff. General Work as a member of the broader team of the Center to ensure a high level of service to our clients, including assisting with general housekeeping, kitchen duties and light maintenance. Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. Degree of Authority to Execute Responsibilities: The Medication Technician has the authority to complete responsibilities of the role within established policies and procedures and within written directions according to medical records and treatment plans. The Medication Technician will defer to the Nurse Manager or Medical Director for situations outside of established policies and procedures. While the Medication Technicians can administer scheduled and PRN medications to clients it must be at the direction of either the Medical Director or other Licensed Nursing Staff. In addition, only the provider or prescriber can start, stop or change any prescription medications. Requirements Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Ability to utilize and navigate computers, laptops, and/or tablets, to complete daily documentation or communication through email, an Electronic Medical Records System, or other company used programs. Current American Heart Association BLS Card, training offered onsite. Must be at least 18 years of age per licensure requirements pertaining to residential facilities. Physical Requirements: Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc. Frequently lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height throughout the day. Frequently read and update medical records, prescriptions and medication bottles, medical orders, etc. Frequently communicate with employees, parents, clients and other individuals with key relationships. This requires receiving and providing accurate information in writing or verbally, in these situations. Frequently move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and supplies, etc

Responsibilities

As a Medication Technician, you will administer medications under the direction of nursing staff and document client progress. You will also communicate health status and assist with general duties to support the nursing team.