Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to state regulations and required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs also maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale describes opportunities for career growth, including potential advancement to Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse positions, as well as professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status. The posting lists Brookdale as an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Meet applicable state regulations for medication aides/technicians.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification.
- Observe and report residents’ 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- and full-time associates.
- 401(k) for eligible part- and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
- Associate assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Referral program.
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
- Optional ID 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
- Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
