Medication Technician - On Call

$35,360 - $50,960/Yr

Prestige Care - Oroville, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oroville, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Medication Technician provides essential medication services and direct care to residents, ensuring a positive physical and psychosocial environment. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, maintaining medication records, and coordinating with healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD).
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted.
• Coordinates 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.
• Communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
• Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity and confidentiality standards.
• Follows community fire safety and infection control practices, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Serves meals in the dining room and assists residents at mealtime.
• Assists in lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics.
• Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers, coordinating personal care services.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy.
• Stores medications and equipment properly, keeping the medication room clean.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy or disposal.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification.
• Complete state required delegation and/or training requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $17.00 to $24.50.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and high performance.