Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is seeking a Medication Technician (also referred to as a Med Tech or QMAP) to 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. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs also keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale describes its communities as offering a home-like environment, hospitality, resident and family gatherings, and clinical care. The company offers professional development and career advancement opportunities, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse. Benefit eligibility varies by employment status; temporary associates are not eligible for benefits other than possible participation in the company’s 401(k) program.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification in accordance with state regulations.
- Follow applicable state regulations for medication administration or assistance.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
- Optional 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 Accounts 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
- Qualified associates with at least one year of service may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
