Certified Medication Technician - Full Time & Part Time

Job Title: Medication Aide Department: Resident Care Date Revised: July 2024
Reports To: Resident Care Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: 7108 Harbor; 7013 Trad


Job Summary:

Medication Aides assists with approved medications under the supervision of a nurse and within the scope of state requirements. The Medication-Aide may also serve as the Lead Resident Care Assistant and fulfill that role’s duties and responsibilities accordingly.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

▪ Understands the ethical and legal responsibilities inherent in the assistance with medication management.
▪ Reviews med book/eMAR to ensure that medication management has been completed and documented per state regulations and Benchmark standards.
▪ Reviews Activity of Daily Living (ADL) documentation for signatures and completion of care. Reviews and completes 72-hour log.
▪ Acts as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)
▪ Administers/assists with medications as allowed by State Regulations.
▪ Charts medications administered/assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/assisted for any reason.
▪ Has knowledge and understanding of the importance of prompt reporting of unwanted effects, proper storage.
▪ Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly
▪ Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)
▪ Responsible for documentation of med administration/assistance on MOR or eMAR
▪ May supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications
▪ Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
▪ Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN).
▪ Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN.
▪ Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds, as allowed per state regulations.
▪ Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)
▪ Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
▪ Understands quality of care/life objectives
▪ Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the RCD/RCN.
▪ Follows Infection Control protocol
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
▪ The Medication Aide in RI, NH, ME, VA must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program.
▪ Must complete the Benchmark Medication Aide training.
▪ Must demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance.
▪ Successfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN) every six months (quarterly in RI).
▪ Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
▪ High School education preferred
▪ CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire
PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS
JOB TITLE: Medication Tech
The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.
Frequency Frequency
Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time) Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time)
LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) EQUIPMENT
Objects up to 10 lbs. X Transfer Devices/Gait Belts X
Objects 11-20 lbs.