Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with the self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by health care providers, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification. The technician observes and reports residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs also keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, maintain accurate medication counts, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale offers opportunities for career growth, including potential advancement to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse. The company describes its environment as focused on hospitality, resident comfort and connections, clinical care, training, and professional development. Benefits vary by employment status; the posting lists benefits available to eligible part-time and full-time associates, as well as additional benefits for full-time associates.
Requirements
- Completion of required training and certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Perform medication administration or assistance in accordance with applicable state regulations and health care provider prescriptions.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the 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 ID 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 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
- Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates with at least one year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
