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Medication Technician (3pm-11pm)
Durham Ridge Assisted Living —Durham, NC
- $14.50 - $16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In person
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Medication administration
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Medication Technician (3pm-11pm)

Durham Ridge Assisted Living -
Durham, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$14.50 - $16.00 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Paid training
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

Medication administration
Certified Medication Technician
High school diploma or GED
Certified Medication Aide

Full Job Description

Durham Ridge Assisted Living is hiring Med Techs. Positions are available on all shifts. All Med Tech applicants must be Med Tech certified and in good standing with the NC Healthcare Personnel Registry and Medication Aide Testing Unit. Must be a CNA or willing to complete the Personal Care Aide class taught onsite at the facility. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test, background check (no felonies at all), and Healthcare Personnel Registry check. You may apply in person or via email.
Job Summary:
Administer medications (prescription and non-prescription) and treatments according to orders, by a licensed prescribing practitioner, which are maintained in the resident’s records.
Qualifications
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must be a high school graduate or certified under the GED program, or have passed an alternative examination established by the Department.
3. Shall have documentation of successfully completing the clinical skills validation portion of the competency evaluation according to Paragraph (d) and (e) of Rule 10 NCAC 42C.2014.
4. Medication aides who perform other personal care tasks shall also meet the staff training and competency requirements according to Rule .1410 of this Section. Personal authorized by State occupational licensure laws to administer medications are exempt from this requirement.
5. Medication aides shall successfully pass the written examination prior to or within 90 days after successful completion of the clinical skills validation portion of a competency evaluation.
6. Medication aides and staff who directly supervise the administration of medications, except persons authorized by State occupational licensure laws to administer medications, shall annually complete six hours of continuing education related to medication administration.
Job Tasks
1. Use Universal Precautions and infection control
a. Wash hands with soap and water or antiseptic gel
b. Wear gloves when there may be exposure to body fluids
c. After procedure is complete, discard the gloves in an appropriate hazardous waste container and wash hands again before moving on to the next procedure or resident.
2. Ensure appropriate sanitary techniques are used during preparation and administration of medications.
3. Know the procedure for identifying residents before administering medications and treatments.
4. Gather the appropriate equipment for medication/treatment administration.
5. Offer sufficient fluids during administration of medications.
6. Appropriately utilize the Medication Administration Record (MAR) during preparation and administration of medications
a. Use the MAR during preparation and administration of medications.
b. The person preparing the medication must initial the MAR after administration. When preparing and administering medications, the staff is to compare the label on the medication to the MAR three (3) times as indicated below:
i. When selecting and/or pulling the medication from the storage area;
ii. Prior to pouring the medication; and
iii. After pouring the medication and prior to returning it to the storage area.
7. All information must be accurate on the MAR
8. Appropriate documentation of medication/treatment administration.
a. The MAR is to be initialed immediately after observing the resident taking the medication and prior to administering medication to the next resident. PRECHARTING IS NOT ALLOWED.
b. If a medication and/or treatment is held, the medication aide should circle his/her initials in the administration block and explain the reason the medication/treatment was held back on the MAR
c. Must be knowledgeable of the facility’s policies regarding refusal or medication; example: when to contact a supervisor or physician.
9. Process physician orders
a. Send order to pharmacy
b. Transcribe order onto the MAR
c. Place original order in Medical Chart
d. Document the medication tracking notebook
10. Utilize back-up pharmacy when necessary
11. Order medications at the appropriate time.
12. Perform narcotic counts at the change of each shift and document as necessary
13. Give PRN medications as prescribed by the Physician and document results on the back of the MAR.
14. If a medication is discontinued, fax the order to the Pharmacy and update the MAR.
15. When medications arrive from the pharmacy, they are to be checked in and placed in the appropriate storage area.
16. Any other tasks assigned as required or requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

Long term care

Work Location: In person

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