Medication Technician

Country Meadows • Mechanicsburg, PA

17d

About The Position

Country Meadows offers training for direct-care workers to advance into the Medication Technician role. In a home-like setting, the Medication Technician administers medications and treatments, builds relationships with residents, and contributes to their health, comfort, and overall well-being. This is a full-time position scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a shift differential from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pay starts at $18.50–$21.50 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift differential.

Country Meadows/Ecumenical is a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company has over 2,500 co-workers and has served seniors for over 30 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient job performance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct-care experience.
• Up-to-date medication certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents and get to know them personally while administering medications and treatments.
• Observe residents’ day-to-day behavior and outlook and help ensure their comfort and positive well-being.
• Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart to ensure complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
• Length-of-service bonus awards.
• PayActiv on-demand pay.
• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off with rollover of unused time.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a personal day.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Wellness reimbursement incentives.
• $2 meals on campuses.
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and continuing education.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
• Interest-free Helping Hand loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED