Certified Medication Technician-MC

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Medication Technician

Supervisor : Health Services Coordinator / Health Services Director FLSA Status : Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved : September 2021

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of this position is to administer medications to residents and assist with other aspects of their daily care and routine.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Appropriate certification, as required by state
• Previous experience in senior living preferred
• Attention to detail to administer and accurately record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement Living and applicable state / federal regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate politely and effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meet state related requirements (if applicable to position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Possess excellent customer and organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints with little supervision and meet department deadlines
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and / or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.