Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is seeking Certified Medication Technicians for second- and third-shift work. The position involves administering medications and treatments, or assisting residents with self-administration, in accordance with state regulations, required training and certification, and prescriptions from health care providers. Medication Technicians observe and report residents’ responses to a supervisor, maintain an organized and clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. The role requires availability every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Brookdale offers professional development and opportunities for career advancement, including potential progression to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. The company describes its communities as home-like, with hospitality, resident and family gatherings, and clinical-care support.
Requirements
- Certified Medication Technician; required training and certification must be completed in accordance with state regulations.
- Must be available every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
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 residents’ responses to medications and treatments and report them to a supervisor.
- Keep the medication supply room organized and clean.
- Assist with medication cart audits.
- Provide accurate counts of all medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
- Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Paid time off for full-time associates
- Paid holidays for full-time associates
- Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates
- Adoption benefit for full-time associates
- Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time associates
- Health Savings Account for full-time associates
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates
- 401(k) participation may be available to temporary associates
- Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have worked at Brookdale for at least one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
