Med Tech

Company: Barrington Terrace @ Boynton Beach
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

Barrington Terrace at Boynton Beach is a beautiful community in Boynton Beach, FL, with more than 110 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.We are accepting applications for Medication Technicians- Full Time and Part Time to join our fantastic team of compassionate and caring clinical staff!*Responsibilities** This is the job of the Medication Tech/Medication Aide to administer oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse.* Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.* Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.* Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.* Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.* Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.* Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).* Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.* Secures medication cart.* Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.* Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.* Accurately documents medication provision.* Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.* Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.*Qualifications**Med Tech Certificate - current** High school diploma or equivalent.* Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination.* Certified Nursing Assistant required* Successful completion of a state approved Medication Tech/Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.* Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.* Strong communication skills.Job Types: Part-time, Full-timePay: $16.00 - $16.75 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Employee assistance program* Paid training* Tuition reimbursementPhysical setting:* Long term careSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Evening shift* Every weekend* Holidays* Night shift* Overnight shift* Rotating weekends* Weekend availabilityEducation:* High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:* Certified Medication Aides: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* CNA (Required)Shift availability:* Night Shift (Required)* Overnight Shift (Required)Work Location: One location

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