Medication Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities • Upper Macungie Township, PA

8d • $19 - $21

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 personal relationships with residents, and contribute to their health, comfort, and overall well-being. Current opportunities are part-time and full-time, with a 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. schedule and every other weekend off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Ability to understand and speak English well enough to perform the job safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct-care experience is preferred.
• 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 positive 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 starting at $18.50–$21 per hour, 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.
• Generous paid time off, including 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED