Medication Technician

Compass Senior Living • Broken Arrow, OK

4d

About The Position

The Medication Technician/Medication Passer is a shift leader and role model responsible for safe and secure medication delivery. The role also develops, coordinates, and performs tasks in each elder’s Growth and Wellness plan according to their preferences and abilities. The Medication Technician guides and supports team members, helping ensure Care Partners complete their assignments and providing coaching, orientation, and training as needed.

This position is for overnight shifts in Memory, Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Medication Technician works with residents, families, Care Partners, Med Techs, the RCC, and the Administrator to support resident care and team operations.

Requirements

• Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills when working with elders and their families.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Meet health requirements specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications and assist with self-administration as required by state law.
• Guide and support Med Techs on the shift.
• Lead Care Partners by modeling kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and ensure they complete their assignments.
• Participate in interviewing new Care Partners and Med Techs as needed.
• Orient new Care Partners and Med Techs.
• Provide training and retraining to Care Partners and Med Techs as required by state regulations or to maintain skills.
• Coach team members in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Work with the RCC and Administrator on scheduling.
• Supervise the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medication.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including those in the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Develop, coordinate, and perform Growth and Wellness plan tasks according to elders’ preferences and abilities.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting on the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed