Medication Technician

Mary's Woods•Lake Oswego, OR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary's Woods is seeking an energetic, compassionate, team-oriented Medication Technician or Certified Medication Aide to join its Health Services department. The position works collaboratively to provide excellent care to older adults while promoting the organization's mission and vision. Mary's Woods is a non-profit senior living community founded in 2001, with a heritage and culture centered on caring and hospitality. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on the evening shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Working every other weekend is required. Pay starts at $23.00 per hour, with starting wage dependent on experience, certification, and education. Shift differentials are available for evening, NOC, and weekend work.

Requirements

Prefer a current, unencumbered Medication Aide Certification with the Oregon State Board of Nursing, or equivalent experience as a medication aide.
Obtain a current First Aid card, CPR card, and Food Handler's card within 30 days of employment.
Work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Coordinate residents' day-to-day orders, including electronic recording.
Schedule residents' follow-up medical appointments and ensure transportation is arranged.
Assist the nurse on duty and caregivers as needed.
Promote positive communication with residents, visitors, families, vendors, and staff.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with residents, families, vendors, and staff.

Benefits

Free employee TriMet pass.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a flexible spending account, beginning the first of the month after hire for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Employee Assistance Program.
403(b) retirement plan with 5% match.
Paid time off, accruing at 16 days per year.
Seven paid holidays.
Scholarship and tuition assistance program.
Access to fitness center, pool, and sauna.
Complimentary meal each shift.
Shift differentials: $1.00 extra per hour for evening shift, $1.50 extra per hour for NOC shift, and $1.25 extra per hour for weekends.