Medication Technician
Location: Lansdale, PA; Hatfield, PA; Souderton, PA
Industry: Healthcare, Long-Term Care
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time; 1st & 2nd Shift
Salary: Starting at $19.00/hr
Description: Looking for more than a job? Interested in….
- A fun and enjoyable work environment
- A place where you can truly make a difference
- A place that won’t feel like an office, but feel like a community
Living Branches is looking for a compassionate and responsible individual to join our team as a Medication Technician! In this role, you’ll administer medications in the appropriate manner and at the appropriate time as per the physician’s prescription for each resident and document the administration in the resident’s medical record. Additionally, you’ll be a part of a dedicated team that helps foster joy and community throughout the halls of Living Branches!
Responsibilities:
- Works with the Nurse to prepare the medication cart for assisting residents with medications, directs one-on-one resident assistance with medications prescribed for delivery by the resident’s primary physician and confers with the Nurse in charge regarding any requested PRN medication
- Completes all required documentation pertaining to assistance with medications including documentation on the Resident Roster and documentation in the MAR that medication(s) was taken or regarding any missed doses, any refused doses, or any medication errors
- Ensures each resident’s medication doses are administered properly according to medication guidelines specifically that each resident receives the right medication at the right time via the right route (oral, etc.) and by the right method (crushed, with food, etc.)
Benefits:
- We’re not just a workplace, we’re a community. Since most patients live with us for many years, you get to build meaningful relationships and residents will care for you just as much as you’ll care for them!
- Paid Personal Leave – up to 3 weeks starting your first year
- Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $10.00 per pay
- Certifications in dementia strategies, Montessori programs, and other paid trainings
- Employee holiday and summer parties
- Generous 401(k) match – Up to 7%
- Employee discount for meals
- Free membership to onsite fitness center
- Employee Appreciation Initiatives
- Manageable resident to nurse ratio
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- DPW Med Tech Certification
- Valid PA Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License
Desired Skills:
- Ability to follow regulatory guidelines for the department
- Experience working with geriatric persons or working with dementia residents a plus
- Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
Come Live and Grow – Together!
- “One of my favorite things to do is to help people find new friends. I enjoy seeing people come together – and I love playing a role in making that happen.” ~ Emma, CNA
- “I find joy in serving as a cheerleader for my teams. There’s a lot of repetition in what we do every day, and I believe that helping promote an atmosphere of thanks and recognition helps people feel good about what they’re doing.” ~ Bob, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Custodial Supervisor
Our staff say it best! Living Branches isn’t just a place to clock in and out at, it’s a place where residents and staff come together to make the most out of life! Achieving an environment of togetherness is only possible through valuing our staff. We care about seeing our employees grow professionally and personally, which is why we have wellness and education programs available as well as growth opportunities in every department!
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Living Branches is an Equal Opportunity Employer