Medication Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities•Hampden Township, PA

17d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Country Meadows is hiring a Medication Technician to manage medications and treatments for residents in a home-like setting. The role includes building relationships with residents, observing their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and contributing to their comfort, health, and overall well-being. The position is full-time, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with a shift differential from 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Pay starts at $18.50–$21.50 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift differential. Country Meadows describes itself as a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with over 2,500 co-workers. It has served seniors for over 30 years. The company offers on-the-job training, continuing education, incentivized career paths, and tuition reimbursement. Applicants can ask their Employment Specialist during the interview for details about co-worker-centered benefits and incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
Highly organized skills.
Ability to perform the physical tasks required for this type of role.
Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe, efficient job performance.

Nice To Haves

Prior direct-care experience preferred.
Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with residents and get to know them personally while administering medications and treatments.
Observe residents’ day-to-day behavior and outlook and help ensure their comfort and overall positive well-being.
Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
Manage the medication cart to maintain complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.

Benefits

Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift differential.
Length-of-service bonus awards.
PayActiv on-demand pay.
Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
Vision and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time.
Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
Supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
Family and medical leave.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Wellness reimbursement incentives.
$2 meals on campuses, including a main dish, side, drink, and dessert.
Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
On-the-job training and continuing education.
Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
Interest-free Helping Hand loans.