Medication Technician/Med Tech Jobs in Portland Oregon
The Medication Technician (Med Tech) in an assisted living facility is responsible for safely administering medications to residents while ensuring their health and well-being. Here are the essential skills for the role:
Medication Administration & Healthcare Skills
- Medication dispensing – Properly administering oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed.
- Dosage calculation & documentation – Ensuring accurate medication dosages and maintaining detailed records.
- Knowledge of pharmacology – Understanding common medications, side effects, and interactions.
- Observation & reporting – Monitoring residents for adverse reactions and changes in condition.
- Basic medical procedures – Assisting with vital signs, glucose monitoring, and first aid.
Medication/Treatments Safety and Regulations
- Wound Care and other Treatments – Properly providing treatments as ordered.
- Identifying changes – Notify providers of changes
- HIPAA & resident rights – Protecting resident privacy and maintaining confidentiality.
- Infection control & hygiene – Following proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Emergency response knowledge – Recognizing medical emergencies and taking appropriate action.
Resident Care & Customer Service
- Empathy & compassion – Providing care with patience and kindness.
- Effective communication – Clearly explaining medications and procedures to residents.
- Problem-solving skills – Addressing resident concerns and reporting health issues to nurses.
- Interpersonal skills – Building trust with residents, families, and staff.
Organization & Attention to Detail
- Time management – Administering medications on schedule.
- Record-keeping & charting – Maintaining accurate medication logs and resident files.
- Multitasking – Managing multiple residents' medication schedules efficiently.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Serve as a leader in the community- Provide leadership, training and feedback to caregivers
- Working with nurses & caregivers – Communicating resident needs effectively.
- Flexibility & adaptability – Adjusting to schedule changes and resident needs.
- Assisting with daily activities – Supporting residents beyond medication administration when needed.
