Medication Technician/Aide (MNA)

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Now hiring Medication Technician/aide (MNA)

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Required Qualifications

       High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be a certified nursing assistant.

Must have medication aide certification.

Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years experience as a medication aide.

Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

Observe any adverse drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse.

Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.

Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.

Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.

Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

 

Additional Tasks

Treats all residents with dignity and respect.  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Reports non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or an administrator.  Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. 

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. 

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training.  Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

Pleasant View Center offers a rich benefits package including:

·       Competitive Pay

·       Low-cost Health Insurance

·       Free Life Insurance

·       Paid Time Off

·       Dental and Vision Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

·       Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)