Medication Technician
About The Position
Medication Technicians (also referred to as Med Techs, QMAPs, or Medication Aides) administer medications or assist residents with self-administration, as permitted by state regulations and after completing required training or certification. They observe and report residents’ responses to their supervisor. Certified Medication Technicians also help maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including possible progression to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Meet state regulatory requirements for medication administration or assistance.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and completed training or certification.
- Observe and report residents’ responses to medications and treatments 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, subject to employment-status eligibility.
- 401(k).
- Associate assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Referral program.
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
- Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance.
- Paid time off for full-time associates.
- Paid holidays for full-time associates.
- Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
- Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage for full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
- Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
- Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
- Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
