Med Tech

Markham House is committed to providing exceptional Residential Care to our seniors in a secure and home-like environment. A new management team has taken over and we're looking to hire team members that will become part our family-oriented environment here at Markham House.

We are currently looking for dedicated MedTechs to join our team! If you enjoy working and contributing to a family-oriented work environment, please apply! Sign-on bonus offered!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for each resident with routine daily health services.

• Pass medications according to physician orders and in accordance with facility policy.
• Record medications administered in the resident’s record.
• Notify pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Supervisor.
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Report for work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance. Report for work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
• Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and provide accurate reconciliation of the inventory.
• Count controlled substances with another associate each time responsibility of medication administration changes.
• Review of medication administration record for errors at the completion of each medication pass.
• Assurance that care and services related to medication administration are provided in a safe and secure manner and follow state licensure rules.
• Weekly verification that residents who are approved to administer their own medication are doing so and, where applicable, are completing the medication administration record sheet.
• Assistance with the review of medication records for errors.
• Complete medication error forms and obtaining the appropriate associate signatures before forwarding to supervisor. This includes notification of the physician.
• Responsibility for medication reorders, including PRN medication.
• Weekly review of medication records and verification of residents’ capability to administer their own medications.
• Faxing of written or faxed orders from doctors to pharmacies.
• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Be familiar with Policies & Procedures Manual and Associate Handbook.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Complete required in-service training.
• Provide direct care to residents.
• Report concerns/problems to Supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time

• Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Working Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person