Medication Technician - Life Adjustment Program

Bacon•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

The Medication Technician supports Hilltop Community Resources’ Life Adjustment Program (LAP) by assisting with and administering medications in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements. The role involves verifying medication accuracy, documenting administration, reporting errors, and reordering medications as needed. The technician is expected to uphold LAP’s professional and ethical values, including treating residents and colleagues with kindness, consistency, transparency, and appropriate boundaries. The position includes medication administration and narcotic-count procedures, timely documentation, medication-error reporting, and maintaining clean, organized medication carts and rooms. Employees participate in assigned meetings and training. Full-time scheduling is Wednesday through Sunday, 2:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.; part-time PRN coverage is also available, with shifts based on availability and program needs. The position requires background checks and health clearances before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of related work experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Colorado Identification Card.
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification.
Completion of required background checks and health clearances, including a TB skin test, N95 mask fit test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.

Nice To Haves

CPR certificate.
First Aid certificate.
De-Escalation Training.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct aligned with Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program values, including setting boundaries and being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
Administer medications according to physician orders and verify them against the Medication Administration Record.
Follow medication-administration rights: right medication, resident, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation.
Comply with corporate, program, and state medication-administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
Count assigned narcotics before taking control of the medication cart and before handing control of the cart to another person.
Complete assigned documentation promptly, accurately, legibly, and within required timelines.
Immediately report medication errors and complete required error documentation.
Clean, organize, and replenish assigned medication carts before the end of each shift.
Clean, organize, and replenish the medication room before the end of each shift.
Participate in assigned meetings and training.