Medication Technician/Medical Assistant Position in Glendale; Residential Treatment Center; 51st Ave

Terros Health•Glendale, AZ

5d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is hiring a full-time Medication Technician (Medical Assistant) at Maverick House, an adult residential treatment center in Glendale, Arizona. The role supports therapeutic services for adults with substance-use disorders, serious mental illness, dual diagnoses, and other referred needs. The position helps residents increase their independence with medication practices and supports quality outcomes in compliance with licensing requirements. The Medication Technician assists residents with self-administration of medications, documents medication activity, educates residents about medications and potential effects, and coordinates with prescribers, primary care offices, and pharmacies to keep medication records accurate. The role also includes medication and controlled-drug inventory, medication supply coordination, quality improvement activities, incident reporting, and general office tasks. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The job details also list an evening shift. The position is in-office and pays $17.87–$21.50 per hour, depending on medical assistant experience. Additional language differential pay is available for specified languages.

Requirements

Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited medical assisting program, or specialized training or education in a medical-related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Arizona DPS Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
At least 21 years of age.
Minimum of 3 years of driving experience and ability to meet Terros Health’s driving policy requirements.
Pass a background check, drug screen, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Primary care experience.
NextGen experience.

Responsibilities

Support therapeutic services for adult residents with substance-use disorders, serious mental illness, dual diagnoses, and other referred needs.
Assist residents with the self-administration of medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain required documentation, including medication self-administration records in the MAR, electronic medical record, or other specified forms.
Educate residents about medication identification, common benefits, side effects, adverse reactions, and related topics.
Notify appropriate parties about medication- or physical-health-related concerns.
Review medication orders, transcribe and update orders on the MAR, and coordinate with residents, prescriber clinics, primary care offices, and pharmacies to maintain accurate medication records and resolve discrepancies.
Count Schedule II, III, and IV medications and maintain complete controlled-drug records; report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Assist residents with ordering, reordering, maintaining, and storing medications and medical supplies.
Complete medication check-in and disposal records.
Keep medication work areas clean and dispose of hazardous materials in appropriate containers.
Perform audits, inspections, and other quality improvement activities related to medication self-administration, problem identification, and corrective actions.
Complete medication event notifications and incident reports when required and submit them within required timelines.
Perform office tasks such as submitting work orders, copying, faxing, logging mail, answering phones, and receiving and verifying logs, keys, and cash.
Participate in clinical staff meetings, trainings, and other required activities.

Benefits

Full benefits package.
Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families.
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage.
Vision insurance.
Group life and disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Interest-free medical line of credit.
Financial education, planning, and support resources.
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits.
Bilingual pay differential.
Generous paid time off, listed as 3 weeks in the first year, and paid sick time.
10 paid holidays annually and one floating holiday.
Comprehensive wellness program with challenges, activities, and prizes.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
Trip Reduction Program.
Professional growth and career development opportunities, including scholarships, clinical supervision, and continuing education units.
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University.
Employee discounts through Working Advantage, including gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, and movie tickets.