Medication Technician (Memory Care)
Scottsdale, AZ
Full Time
Entry Level
Barton House Memory Care by Novellus Living is looking for a competent and qualified Medication Technician administers resident medications and coordinates treatments to residents.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and distribute medication to residents.
- Coordinate regular communication regarding medication services with the families, resident, pharmacy, physician, and supervisor.
- Regularly review the resident’s medication administration record, centrally stored record, pharmacy transaction record, and report any errors to the Resident Care Director.
- Order, receive and track all medication changes, refills, and deliveries with pharmacies.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards.
- Assist in staff training and participate in orientation of new staff.
- Assist with resident care when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- General knowledge of nursing and health care terminology.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Patience and compassion when dealing with others.
- Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to communicate effectively to customers or employees of organization.
- Must be available to work flexible work hours due to demands of position.
- High school diploma or equivalent; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a plus.
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