Med Tech All Shifts (Pharmacy Tech preferred)

$36,504 - $36,504/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Irondequoit, NY

Part-time,Full-time

Irondequoit, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Shire Senior Living, we are seeking dedicated and responsible individuals for the Medication Tech position. This role is crucial in providing support to our residents by ensuring they receive their medications and treatments safely and effectively. As a Medication Tech, you will be responsible for the daily encouragement, supervision, and observation of residents as they self-administer their medications. You will play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment for our residents, which includes monitoring their mental status, fall precautions, and overall well-being. The position offers both day and evening shifts, allowing for flexibility in scheduling. The day shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while the evening shift is from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Your responsibilities will include properly documenting medication acceptance or refusal in the electronic medical record, providing reminders for meals and medications, and treating residents and their families with the utmost respect and dignity. You will also be responsible for recognizing and reporting any potential abuse or neglect, ordering and organizing medications, and communicating effectively with pharmacy and medical offices to ensure timely receipt of medication and service scripts. This position requires a compassionate individual who can advocate for residents' rights and ensure their needs are met. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible, making a significant impact on the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and monitors the self-administration of medications by residents
• Encourages and reinforces the need for a safe environment related to equipment, mental status changes, fall precautions, and first aid
• Properly documents within the electronic medical record the acceptance and/or refusal of self-medication
• Explains all care procedures to residents prior to performance
• Provides reminders for meals and medications
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
• Recognizes and reports any potential abuse or neglect
• Responsible for ordering, organizing, and reviewing medications
• Provides feedback and suggestions when changes occur in medications and communicates effectively with pharmacy
• Reports any change in the patient's mental and physical condition to the supervisor
• Meets current documentation standards and policies
• Follows through on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding suggestions, changes, or concerns
• Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice
• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting and ensuring residents' rights
• Works collaboratively with the pharmacy, MD offices, and residents to ensure timely receipt of medication and service scripts.

Requirements

• Interest in helping others
• Ability to work responsibly and dedicatedly
• Experience in medication administration preferred, especially for Pharmacy Techs
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to document accurately in electronic medical records
• Competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare or senior living environment
• Certification as a Medication Technician or Pharmacy Technician

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with both part-time and full-time options
• Competitive pay at $17.55 an hour