Medication Aide / Tech - Washington, UT

The Medication Aide / Tech administers routine medications and documents administration per policy while supporting resident care and reporting concerns to nursing leadership.

 Responsibilities:

• Verify ID of resident prior to medication administration


• Administer medications per physician order and document it was given. 


• Report to Team Leader any errors, refusal or reactions to medications immediately. 


• Report to Team Leader and complete medication error incident report when there is an error in the administration of medications.


• Ensure medications are properly labeled and stored according to medication instructions. 


• Ensure medications are reordered when necessary and destroyed as indicated. 


• Complete proper medication destruction. Narcotics should be destroyed with Med Tech and LPN/RN witnessed and cosigned. Non narcotics should be destroyed by Med Tech or LPN


• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Team Leader. 


• Attend and participate in care plan meetings as necessary. 


• Accurately and sagely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this Community and that may be ordered for resident use by the physician or the Medical Director. 


• Perform as Caregiver/CNA when not passing medications. 


• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor medications is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Reorder as needed. 


• Report needs for supplies and/or equipment to Resident Care Coordinator. 


• Complete Ovation, Relias and Inservice training as required by Ovation and State Law. 

 Employee Perks:

• Employee meal credit


• Tuition assistance


• Career development opportunities


• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more


• Generous PTO policy 


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

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