Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Lenoir, NC

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About The Position

Brookdale is hiring Medication Technicians (also referred to as Medication Aides or QMAPs) to administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by health care providers, subject to applicable state regulations and required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting responses to a supervisor, maintaining the medication supply room, assisting with medication cart audits, accurately counting medications, and coordinating medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement, including Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse positions, and offers professional development and health and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status. The posting describes part-time and full-time benefit eligibility, as well as benefits limited to full-time associates. Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.

Requirements

Complete the required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
Meet applicable state regulatory requirements for medication administration or assistance.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification.
Observe and report responses to a supervisor.
Keep the medication supply room organized and clean.
Assist with medication cart audits.
Provide accurate counts of medications.
Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been with the company for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application fees.