Medication Technician
About The Position
Medication Aides/Technicians administer or assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medication and treatments, in accordance with state regulations and after completing required training or certification. They observe and report residents’ responses to their supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Technicians also maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale offers opportunities for career advancement, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse, along with professional development and wellness programs.
Requirements
- Complete the training or certification required by state regulations.
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 medication 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 for eligible associates
- 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 eligible full-time associates
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates
- Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates
- Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates
- Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates
- Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates
- 401(k) participation may be available to temporary associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
