Medication Tech - Keizer

Medication Technician

Status: PRN

Schedule: Thurs-Mon EVE Shift

Location: Avamere Keizer: 5210 River Rd North, Keizer, OR

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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 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 assigned.
• Assisting with medical appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for the residents’ needs
• Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and mon