Medication Tech - Rio Rancho

Medication Tech

Type: Full time - All Shifts (Mostly Day and Eve)

Schedule: Various schedules to include weekends.  Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs as well as other options

Pay Range: $16 - $19 / hour

Location: Avamere at Rio Rancho- 1000 Riverview Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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