Certified Medication Technician

NaphCare • Full-time • Roanoke, VA, US • 1m ago

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medication Technician just like you at the City of Roanoke Adult Detention Center located in Roanoke, VA. PRN shifts are available! Pay rates range per hour based on shift, site needs, and experience. Pay and shift hours can be discussed upon interview.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system.

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities forMedication Technician:

Provide medication administration to patients in accordance with doctor’s orders, state regulations and company policy including: processing orders, securing medication, pouring, preparing, administering, documentation and documentation of results.
Med Tech must have basic understanding of diabetes, diabetic care, diabetic medications, glucometer management, finger stick blood sugar testing, insulin administration and be able to recognize and act upon symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia as indicated per State regulations.
Med Tech is responsible for proper management of narcotic medications to include ordering, procuring, maintaining chain of command, storage, reconciliation and documentation.
Observe patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries or unusual occurrence and reports immediately to Charge Nurse.
Responsible to assure referral and follow-up relevant to health care issues is completed.
Ensure sound infection control practices in the management and delivery of patient care, medications and/or treatments.
Perform medication cart audits and assist in maintaining the medication cart and medication room in a neat and orderly manner.
Respond to all patient needs and/or requests for care promptly and provide or obtain assistance as necessary.
Complete all required documentation such as but not limited to medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, medication refusal reports and behavioral documentation as requested and required in a timely manner.
Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider’s order.

Qualifications

Qualifications forMedication Technician:

Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant and have completed the 32 hour Medication Aide course OR be a Medication Aide and have completed the 68 hour Medication Aide course
Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications required by VA
Maintain continuing education requirements
Valid CPR card
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year previous experience as a direct care aid in a health care setting
Correctional healthcare experience is preferred

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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