Medication Technician
About The Position
Country Meadows offers a training opportunity for people with direct-care experience to become Medication Technicians. In this role, you will manage medications and treatments for residents in a home-like setting, build relationships with them, observe their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and contribute to their comfort, health, and overall well-being. The role also includes providing social and emotional support, encouraging residents’ independence, and maintaining the medication cart’s supplies and quality control. Part-time schedule: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 30 hours per two-week pay period. Full-time schedule: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., 60 hours per two-week pay period. Pay starts at $18.50–$21.50 per hour, based on shift preference, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
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 performance of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct-care experience preferred.
- Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred.
Responsibilities
- Engage with residents, get to know them personally, administer medications and treatments, observe their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and support their comfort and overall well-being.
- Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
- Manage the medication cart to ensure complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
- Length-of-service bonus awards.
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay.
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
- Vision and dental benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
