Medication Technician - The Porches
About The Position
The Medication Technician administers medications and treatments, or assists residents with self-administration, as prescribed by a health care provider and 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 maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication deliveries. Brookdale offers opportunities for career advancement, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse.
Requirements
- Complete the training and certification required by state regulations for the role.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medication 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 medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
- 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 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 coverage 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 voluntary benefits for full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
- Advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year.
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
