Medication Technician
About The Position
Medication Technicians (also referred to as Medication Aides or QMAPs) administer or assist residents with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to state regulations and completion of required training or certification. They observe residents’ responses and report them to a supervisor. Certified Medication Technicians also help keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication deliveries. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement, including roles such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification in accordance with applicable state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, consistent with state regulations and required training or certification.
- Observe and report residents’ responses to medications and treatments to a supervisor.
- Keep the medication supply room organized and clean.
- Assist with medication cart audits.
- Provide accurate counts of all medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
- 401(k) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
- 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 and paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
- Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Adoption benefit.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account.
- Optional life and dependent life insurance.
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
- Qualified associates with at least one year of service may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
