The Medication Technician is primarily responsible for documenting, delivering, and administering prescribed medicines to residents while providing superior customer service and adhering to all regulations. Key duties include assisting residents with daily medications and treatments, observing and documenting ingestion, coordinating services with pharmacies and physicians, and performing narcotic counts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have a minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician. Required certifications include active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification, and applicants must pass required background clearances and meet health requirements.
high schoolCoordinationCustomer ServiceDocumentationMedication AdministrationPolicy AdherenceRecord KeepingHygieneActivities of Daily Living AssistanceResident CareDressingBathingMeal AssistanceCare Plan FollowingResident TransportNarcotic CountsDosage Verification
Job description
Now accepting applications for Clearwater’s newest community, The Leonard on Beverly, which is set to open this Spring! Apply now to keep up with upcoming hiring events and opportunities as we get closer to our official opening date.
Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?
The Leonard on Beverly is a premier luxury senior living community in Los Angeles, CA and is looking for full-time Medication Technicians to join the team!
Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits
Excellent benefits
401(k) contributions
Paid Vacation and Sick leave
Exciting opportunities to grow
Dynamic and fast paced environment
Culture of people first and service always
The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government regulators and guidelines.
Pay Range
$22.00 - $25.00/hour (DOE)
Available Shifts: 6:30am-3:00pm / 10:30am-7:00pm / 2:30pm-11:00pm
Responsibilities
Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and
with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations
Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed
Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and
documenting the reason(s) why
Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care
in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements
Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying
dosages with physician prior to dispensing
Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills – prepare medications for distribution
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Excellent benefits
401(k) contributions
up to 24 hours in advance
Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any
and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately
Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and
responsibilities when needed.
Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect,
personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality
Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents
Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including
shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB
Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
