PRN Certified Medication Technician

Overview:

NaphCare is hiring PRN Certified Medication Technicians just like you at the City of Roanoke Adult Detention Center located in Roanoke, VA.

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.

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 Full Time Benefits:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

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 for Medication Technician:

• Provide medication administration to patients in accordance with doctor’s orders, state regulations and

• Med Tech must have basic understanding of diabetes, diabetic care, diabetic medications, glucometer

• Med Tech is responsible for proper management of narcotic medications to include ordering, procuring,

• Observe patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms,

• 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

• Perform medication cart audits and assist in maintaining the medication cart and medication room in a

• Respond to all patient needs and/or requests for care promptly and provide or obtain assistance as

• Complete all required documentation such as but not limited to medication administration records,

• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care

provider’s order.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for Medication Technician:

• 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