Medication Technician - Urgent! | Awesome Community & Great Benefits!

MUST BE LICENSED IN THE STATE OF VA
FT 11am-7pm

Your Perfect Client Match & Great Benefits

Are you an experienced Medication Technician that is looking for stability, an opportunity for career growth and great benefits? If you answered yes, this job may be for you. Our client is seeking Full-time Med Techs that have a deep passion for the residents they serve, and a company they can call home and continue to grow in their career. Position yourself with a company that will help you grow your skill set and your career. Plus receive great benefits!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that supports the best interest and welfare of the residents.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters. Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community.
• As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administers or assists with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider. Observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor.
• Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations, charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receives reports on all residents.
• Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.
• Assists with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of leadership.
• Provides direct resident care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED
• Current Medication Technician certification from a state-approved program
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, grasping, manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, vision acuity, talking, and hearing. The weight determined to be appropriate for a Certified Medication Technician to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 50 lbs.

EXPOSURE RISK CLASSIFICATION:
May perform unplanned tasks involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue which may contain AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. Must be willing to work in an environment with potential infectious disease. Proper training and PPE will be required.

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Because we are fast, we have real-time updates on open positions and many with significant sign-on bonuses! Better yet….we’re a FREE service. What is the catch? There is none. Communities hire us to find them the best of the best. Most recruiting companies focus on the Director and Management positions. Your management team uses recruiters, why shouldn’t you? Our philosophy is that the staff working on the floor deserves the same representation. We want to place the best possible candidates in the best senior living communities. Our goal is to ensure senior living residents are cared for by passionate and caring staff who desire to work in a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Your Specialist schedules all your interviews and follows up for you after the interview. We ensure our network of senior living communities knows you before they meet you. We do all the follow-up to GET YOU HIRED!
Your Recruiting Specialist can also assist in reviewing your resume so that you can present all of your experience in your field. This allows you to qualify for the highest wages based on your years of experience.
Senior Living Recruiting Specialist is a Recruiting Firm that is hired by communities to recruit qualified candidates to fulfill important and critical roles within their community. All fees are paid by the community. SLRS is not the direct employer, but works with companies that follow the EEOC federal requirements.

EEOC Clause -The community represented in this job posting is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law."