Job Details

Med Tech

Avista Senior Living is looking for Med Techs to join our team! Avista Senior Living is expanding throughout Idaho and is currently looking for MED TECHS to join our team at our community in Garden City. LOOKING TO FILL ALL SHIFTS. APPLICANTS MUST BE CERTIFIED TO PASS MEDS. At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Responsibilities

• The Medication Technician provides medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents
• The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills
• Reports all medication errors per policy
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD
• Completes all incident forms
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD or Executive Director
• Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency
• Must have word processing skills
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience