Mercy Retirement & Care Center - Medication Technician / Med Assistant (Pm Shift)

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

$20.88 to $22.55 Hourly DOE

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

About This Career Opportunity

A Medications Assistant/Med Tech:

• Responsible for dispensing resident’s medications, administering prescribed treatments, and maintaining medication documentation and control.
• Demonstrates an understanding of safety procedures and precautions regarding the resident.
• Identifies any side effects or problems, and reports refusals to Supervisor and physician.
• Maintains thorough documents.
• Participates in medication audits.

Overview

The Medications Assistant/Med-Tech is responsible for dispensing resident’s medications, administering prescribed treatments, and maintaining medication documentation and control.

Responsibilities

ECA Core Competencies

• Consistently exhibits core competencies of: ECA Experience, Personal Appearance, Attendance, Resident Confidentiality, Licensing & Standards, In-service Education, Resident Compassion, and Safety.

Medicine Preparation & Distribution

• Prepares and passes medication for residents as ordered by a physician, reporting any medication errors, side effects or problems to supervisor or physician.
• Documents administration or refusal of medication in required format and style.

Medication Documentation

• Maintains documentation and communication log in accordance with required procedures, using electronic system when appropriate.
• Reorders meds as needed, following appropriate protocols.
• Following medication policies and procedures is responsible for the delivery, ordering, re-ordering, storage, documentation and destruction of medications.
• Insures that medication is available when needed through on time refills. Orders labs as necessary.

Treatment Administration

• Administers treatments in accordance with physician instructions.
• Identifies any side effects or problems, and reports refusals to Supervisor and physician.

Audits

• Completes MAR reviews, audits and updates as per procedure.
• Completes follow up to include items results from in house audits.

Resident Safety

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety procedures and precautions regarding the resident.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, unsafe or hazardous conditions to appropriate personnel. Responds to emergency situations, following proper emergency protocol.
• Takes vital signs and administers first aid in the event of illness.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
  
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
  
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
  
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.

Here’s what you need

• Successful completion of Med Tech Training program.
• Minimum of six months experience in long term care, home care, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of computers and keyboarding in order to be successful with electronic health record systems.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• ++much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”