Medication Technichian - Part Time

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, seeks a Medication Technician - Part-Time at the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role, you would be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. 

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

Role Description 

The PRN medication technician is supervised by the Program Manager who manages the daily campus schedule. According to the training provided by Smoky Mountain Children's Home and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, medication techs are responsible for administering medication to adolescents during scheduled times. Med techs administer medication to one youth at a time, one medication at a time, and follow the industry standard five rights of medication administration. Med techs are responsible for supervising one youth at a time during medication administration with other staff support in the cottage milieu. 

Responsibilities 

• Review daily updates to the youth's record via email and in the youth's chart to identify changes in the youth's medication management routine. 
• Prepare the medication administration space for proper medication administration procedures. 
• Manage the medication administration space safely and orderly, reducing distractions and medication errors. Only one youth at a time is allowed in the medication administration space to maintain privacy and reduce risk. 
• Follow the five rights of medication administration. 
• Properly document all medications administered and relevant information to the medication administration experience per child in the youth's chart and to the team via email. 
• Report any medication errors to the campus supervisor, the agency nurse, and the Residential Director immediately. 
• Report any medication-related needs to the campus supervisor, the agency nurse, and the Residential Director before the end of the shift.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work as a team member and accept supervision.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and extensive background checks.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 
  
• Ability to use word processing systems and Google Workspace such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Ability to remain organized and on task to manage one's schedule and the schedule of the milieu. 
• Excellent communication skills for an at-risk adolescent population proficient in de-escalation and listening skills. 
• Ability to follow written instructions, communicate electronically, stay focused on details, and follow standard procedures consistently.
• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) Preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 6 AM - 8 AM

Physical Demands

• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Alternate sitting and standing
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Why Smoky Mountain Children's Home?

For more than 100 years, Smoky Mountain Children's Home has been meeting the needs of at-risk youth. We provide exceptional care for at-risk children and teens through our Residential, Foster Care, and Adoption programs. Through family counseling, individual therapy, educational opportunities, and structured group living, the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home provides a continuum of care tailored for each resident's need. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows residents to discover their talents and build on their strengths. This is accomplished by the excellent care of a trained staff and provides each resident the opportunity to overcome the circumstances of their past while exploring a world of opportunity for their future.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

* Employee may be wait-listed until adequate housing accommodations are available. Cannot accommodate families in need of more than 3 bedrooms. Pets are not allowed, but emotional support animals are allowed with a physician's note.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.