Medication Technician - Life Adjustment Program
About The Position
The Medication Technician supports Hilltop Community Resources’ Life Adjustment Program by assisting with and administering medications in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements. The role verifies medication accuracy, documents administration, reports errors, and reorders medications as needed. The technician is expected to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior consistent with Hilltop’s values and the program’s standards for treating residents and colleagues, including setting boundaries and being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent. The position includes following physician orders and the Medication Administration Record; adhering to medication-administration rights and all applicable organizational, program, and state policies; monitoring narcotic medications through required counts during medication-cart handoffs; completing accurate and timely documentation; and keeping assigned medication carts and the medication room clean, organized, and stocked. Participation in assigned meetings and trainings is also required. The position is available on part-time and full-time schedules. The listed full-time schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 2:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.; part-time PRN shifts are based on availability and program needs. Applicants must complete required background checks and health clearances, including tuberculosis testing, an N95 mask fit test, and required vaccinations. The stated starting wage range is $18.35 to $19.27 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Six months of related work experience.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Colorado Identification Card.
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification.
- Completion of required background checks and health clearances, including a tuberculosis skin test, N95 mask fit test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.
Nice To Haves
- CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate.
- De-Escalation Training.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program values and standards for treating colleagues and residents.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and verify them against the Medication Administration Record.
- Follow the medication-administration rights: right medication, resident, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation.
- Follow Corporate, Program, and State medication-administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Count assigned narcotic medications before accepting control of the medication cart and before handing control to another individual.
- Complete assigned documentation promptly, accurately, legibly, and within prescribed timelines.
- Immediately report medication errors and complete required error documentation.
- Clean and replenish assigned medication carts before the end of each shift.
- Clean, organize, and replenish the medication room before the end of each shift.
- Participate in assigned meetings and trainings.
- Assist with reordering medications as required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits; the starting wage range is $18.35 to $19.27 per hour.
- Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Meaningful work making a positive impact in the community and lives of others.
- Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit employees’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
