Med Tech - Senior Living / Gresham, OR

Medication Tech

Status: PRN / On-Call

Schedule: Various Shifts

Location: Avamere at Chestnut Lane - 1219 NE 6th St., Gresham, OR 97030

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a Deaf and DeafBlind Community. The ideal candidate will be someone proficient in ASL or willing to learn.

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

The primary role of the Medication Tech is to administer medications and provide direct care to residents.  

• 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 resid