Medication Technician

Meridian Senior Living•Washington, DC

44d

About The Position

This position is for 3p to 11p shift and a 11p to 7a part time position. Meridian Senior Living believes that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life." To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask? We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone's life. Details about the Med Tech position we are hiring for: As a Med Tech, the primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents following company regulatory guidelines. Other tasks include keeping proper care records, reporting any changes in resident's conditions, and interacting with internal and external customers in a professional manner while ensuring resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current and valid Medication Aide/Technician Certification
Ability to read, write and speak English
Successfully complete training as required and in accordance with state regulations
Must have a minimum of one year experience working with medications and the elderly population
Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements
Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Responsibilities

Assist in the administering of medications to residents following company regulatory guidelines.
Keeping proper care records
Reporting any changes in resident's conditions
Interacting with internal and external customers in a professional manner while ensuring resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.

Benefits

A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) - complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
1800MD - Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
Flexible Spending Account
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts - (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)
We equip you with the ability to grow your career - whether it be with us or another employer.
A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.