Medication Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities • Bethlehem Township, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Country Meadows offers direct-care workers an opportunity to train for a Medication Technician role. In a home-like setting, the technician manages medications and treatments for residents, builds personal relationships with them, and contributes to their health, comfort, and overall well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, every other weekend and every other holiday. Pay starts at $21.50 per hour with shift differential, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Requirements

• Prior direct-care experience.
• 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 job performance.

Nice To Haves

• Up-to-date medication certification requirements are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents, get to know them personally, administer medications and treatments, observe their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and help ensure their comfort and well-being.
• Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart to maintain 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 coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED