Medication Technician | Adult Residential Services
About The Position
Make Every Detail Count At EPIC, dependable care helps patients stay supported throughout treatment. As a Medication Technician, you’ll help keep medications organized and on schedule while coordinating with patients, pharmacy staff, and the treatment team. Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong to a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. The Medication Technician manages and distributes monitored medications, serving as the first point of contact for medication-related questions from patients, the treatment team, and community partners. The Medication Technician coordinates closely with prescribers, pharmacy staff, and the broader treatment team to ensure patients receive the correct medication on schedule, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from ValleyAcademy
- CPR certification (Post-hire)
- Valley de-escalation certification (Post-hire)
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical experience working with medications
Responsibilities
- Serves as the first point of contact for the medication distribution system, triaging questions or concerns from patients, the treatment team, or community partners within their scope of practice
- Coordinates with the treatment team, including prescribers and pharmacy, to ensure correct medications are delivered to the correct patient at the correct time
- Coordinates with the treatment team to ensure required paperwork and medical records are completed and submitted
- Coordinates with the treatment and office support teams to communicate with organizations supporting patient care
- Documents non-billable clinical events in the electronic medical record
- Provides mentorship and guidance to other treatment team employees
- Demonstrates flexibility when temporarily assigned to other clinics; coordinates with other technicians to ensure coverage during absences
Benefits
- Compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses
- On-Demand Pay
- 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
- 10 paid holidays
- 2 wellness days
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
- Voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance
- Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost
- Health Savings & Reimbursement (Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families
- 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions
- Company match of up to 6% of your annual salary for 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- New licensure reimbursement
- Paid training and conference attendance
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Paid time for continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
