Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Hickory, NC

About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification. The role also includes observing and reporting responses to a supervisor, maintaining an organized and clean medication supply room, helping with medication cart audits, accurately counting medications, and coordinating medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and associate health and wellness programs. The posting notes that base pay is determined by the applicant’s skills and experience but does not provide a salary range.

Requirements

Complete the training or certification required by state regulations for the role.
Work in accordance with applicable state regulations governing medication aides and technicians.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to state regulations and required training or certification.
Observe and report medication and treatment responses to a supervisor.
Keep the medication supply room organized and clean.
Assist with medication cart audits.
Provide accurate counts of medications.
Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
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 for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing programs focused on associate health and wellness.