Medication Technician

Nikkei Manor Assisted Living in Seattle's Chinatown-International District is hiring a Medication Technician to support resident safety and health through medication and ADL assistance.

Positions Available:
FULL TIME, DAY SHIFT
PART TIME, NIGHT SHIFT

What you bring:

• Respect for elders show in your work
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in EHR & eMAR systems
• Respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds

What we offer:

• Generous PTO
• 403b with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Passes medications/treatments or assists residents with their medications/treatments.
• Documents the administration, effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects of medication.
• Responsible for proper counting, storage and security of medications while maintaining a clean and organized medication cart/supply area.
• Responsible for ordering new and refill medications
• Assist with residents’ ADLs as indicated in individual service plans.
• Obtain and document vital signs as assigned.
• Observe and report to nurses any changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition.
• Assists the Health Services Director with Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Respond to emergency situations; administer First Aid as needed.
• Handle all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, but may provide shift supervision of Resident Assistants.

• Active CNA certification in Washington State.
• Nurse Delegation certificate upon hire.
• CPR and First Aid certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
• Mental Health certificate within 120 days of hire.
• Dementia certificate within 120 days of hire.