Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Great Bend, KS

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 involves observing and reporting responses to a supervisor, maintaining the medication supply room, assisting with medication cart audits, accurately counting medications, and coordinating medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for career growth and professional development, including potential advancement to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. Benefits vary by employment status. The posting lists benefits for part-time and full-time associates and additional benefits for full-time associates; temporary associates are not benefits eligible, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Requirements

Completion of required training or certification, based on state regulations.
Comply with applicable state regulations for medication administration or assistance.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (part-time and full-time eligibility).
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 (full-time eligibility).
Paid holidays (full-time eligibility).
Company-provided life insurance (full-time eligibility).
Adoption benefit (full-time eligibility).
Short- and long-term disability (full-time eligibility).
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time eligibility).
Health Savings Account (full-time eligibility).
Optional life and dependent life insurance (full-time eligibility).
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan (full-time eligibility).
Tuition reimbursement (full-time eligibility).
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 U.S. naturalization application costs.