Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Altamonte Springs, FL

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with the self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Technicians also help maintain and organize the medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and coordinate medication delivery 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 lists eligibility for part-time and full-time associates, with additional benefits for full-time associates; temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Complete the training and certification required by state regulations for the role.

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 medication and treatments 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 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 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 Brookdale for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.