Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring Medication Technicians, also referred to as Medication Aides or QMAPs. Based on state regulations and after completing required training or certification, the role administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider or assists residents with self-administration. The technician observes and reports 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 describes opportunities for career advancement, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse. The company offers professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status; the posting lists separate eligibility for part-time and full-time associates.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Meet applicable state regulatory requirements for medication administration or assistance.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with 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 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 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 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
- 401(k) participation for temporary associates
- Professional development and training
- Health and wellness programs
- Naturalization application fee advance of up to $725 for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
