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Medication Technician (Livermore)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medication Technician will properly and precisely prepare daily or weekly medications to our clients. The position requires focus and detail when preparing medication.

Job Type: Part Time Pay: $25-$34 an hour

Work Location: Livermore

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administer medication to all clients.

  • Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients being served.

  • Assist/Perform all areas of basic nursing care.

  • Count and store medication in correlation to CCL and DHCS regulations.

  • Document all medications on Centrally Stored and Destruction Records, create Medication Administration Records as per each doctor order, count and control all medication brought into and out of the facility.

  • Complete new medication intake and monthly weight records for all clients.

  • Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner and provide staff with full understanding.

  • Administer medication to clients and provide education pertaining to said prescribed medication.

  • Count all medications at least once per shift and audit the Medication Administration Record for detail and accuracy.

  • Document and notify the prescriber of any changes in behavior or condition relating to medication.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certification as a Medication Technician and must be able to show certification.

  • One (1) year of experience working as a Medication Technician preferred.

  • Knowledge of psychotropic medication.

  • Ability to read and transcribe doctors’ orders accurately.

  • Ability to provide nursing care and first aid as needed.

  • Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.

  • Ability to perform vitals and FSBS checks

  • Knowledge of psychiatric illness and treatment.

  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups.

  • CCL approved FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • CPR/First Aid/BLS certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

  • Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day.

  • Ability to walk with items in hand, grasp and reach as needed.

  • Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity.

  • Ability to work in an office environment.

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life Insurance

  • 401k

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Vacation

  • Holidays

GLOM is an equal opportunity employer and probits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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