Medication Techician

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Job Title: Medication Technician

Reports to: Assistant Wellness Director, Wellness Director, Executive Director

Position Summary:

The Medication Technician is responsible for Providing the highest degree of quality care and

services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner including

leading the assigned tasks of Med Techs. A summary of responsibilities include but not limited

to administration of medications, documentation of medication administration, leading and

resident care in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Garden Grove Guest Home policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Core Competencies:

 Building Customer Loyalty

 Building Trust

 Communication

 Contributing to Team Success

 Managing Work (includes Time Management)

 Planning and Organizing

 Quality Orientation

 Stress Tolerance

 Technical/ Professional Knowledge

Experience and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are

representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

 High School diploma/ GED accepted and may be required per state regulations

 Must be at least 18 years of age

 Minimum of one (1) year experience working with seniors in assisted living, home

health, independent living, hospital or long-term care environment and desire to serve

and care for seniors.

 Medication Management Certified

 Demonstrates leadership competencies

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 Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles

and interests

 Ability to make choices, decisions, and act in the resident’s best interest

 Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations

 Ability to handle multiple priorities

 Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding

 Competent in organizational, time management skills

 Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills