Med Tech - Avamere Hermiston

Medication Tech

Type: Full-Time & On-Call Available

Shift: Swing Shift (2pm-10pm), 4 days on/2 days off/rotating schedule

Location: Avamere at Hermiston- 980 West Highland Avenue, Hermiston, OR 97838

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com
The primary role of the Medication Tech is to administer medications and provide direct care to residents.  
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders, delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident’s record.
• Notify the pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Director of Health Services.
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and their comprehensive assessment as as