Medication Technician/ Med Tech - Yorktowne Blvd Port Orange, Florida, United States

Description · Now Hiring for Med Techs  · Rate of Pay: Starting at $15.75 depending on experience · Shift Type: Full-time & PRN positions available; 7:00AM - 7:00PM Shifts Available days will vary, weekend availability · Summary: · We are seeking a Medication Technician that embo ...

Job description

Description

Now Hiring for Med Techs 

Rate of Pay: Starting at $15.75 depending on experience

Shift Type: Full-time & PRN positions available; 7:00AM - 7:00PM Shifts Available days will vary, weekend availability

Summary:

We are seeking a Medication Technician that embodies our core values of Character, Compassion, Commitment, Communication and Consistency by providing the highest standard of care and first-class customer service.

In the role of a Medication Technician, you will provide excellent hands-on care to our residents daily. The Med Tech will deliver timely medication, observe, document and report resident status and ensure the health, comfort, and safety of our residents in accordance with company procedures and standard. Perform various other resident-focused tasks as assigned.

Join our team as a Medication Technician, grow your knowledge and skills, and have the pleasure of providing a wonderful experience to our seniors.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits PACKAGE to include 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates and promotes SRIM's core value of the Golden Rule, treating others, including residents, families, visitors, and associates, in the same way we would like to be treated.*

2. Supervises self-administration of medication for residents.*

3. Assists with ADL's, meal service, light housekeeping, and laundry while encouraging resident independence.*

4. Speaks to/interacts with residents at all levels of care constantly, while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.*

5. Observes and reports to supervisor daily and all changes in the resident's health and emotional well-being. *

6. Serves and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.*

7. Responsible for initiating and participating in leisure activities provided to residents as described in the activity calendar.*

8. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents at all times.*

9. Performs daily general housekeeping duties following established cleaning schedules.*

10. Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.*

11. Always responds promptly and courteously to resident's requests for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.*

12. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.*

13. Ensures residents and/or responsible parties sign residents out when they leave the community.*

14. Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.*

15. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits at all times.*

16. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.*

17. Provides assistance to associates when requested or required.*

18. Knows, understands, and follows established policies and procedures in emergency situations.*

19. Responsible for being considered essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather. Is required to report or remain at community until released by supervisor.*

20. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.*

21. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures at all times.*

22. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates and management at all times.*

23. Complies with attendance and call off policy.*

24. Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.*

25. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy at all times.*

26. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.*

27. Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.*

28. Assists with training of new employees.*

29. Assists in mentoring new employees.*

30. Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, and offers solutions/suggestions, all without asking.

31. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties willingly.

32. Provides a variety of housekeeping and/or laundry duties in maintaining the community in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.

33. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned.

For Florida Applicants: 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and electronic medical records.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Medicine Technician (Med-Tech) certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.