Medication Technician

Compass Senior Living • Broken Arrow, OK

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About The Position

The Medication Technician/Medication Passer is a shift leader and role model responsible for the safe and secure delivery of medications. The position also helps develop, coordinate, and carry out each elder’s Growth and Wellness plan in accordance with their preferences and abilities. The Medication Technician guides and supports Care Partners and other Medication Technicians, promotes kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and helps ensure assigned work is completed.

The role includes administering or assisting with self-administration of medication as permitted by state law; supporting hiring, orientation, training, and coaching of team members; collaborating with the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) and Administrator on scheduling; and supervising the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medications. The Medication Technician is expected to follow Compass Senior Living policies and procedures, including the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual. The listed schedule is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills when working with elders and their families.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Good verbal communication and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Meet health requirements specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications and assist with self-administration of medication as required by state law.
• Guide and support Medication Technicians on the shift.
• Lead Care Partners by modeling kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and ensure they complete their assignments.
• Participate in interviewing new Care Partners and Medication Technicians as needed.
• Orient new Care Partners and Medication Technicians.
• Train and retrain Care Partners and Medication Technicians as required by state regulations or to maintain skills.
• Coach team members in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Collaborate with the RCC and Administrator on scheduling.
• Supervise the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medications.
• Maintain compliance with Compass Senior Living policies and procedures, including the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Help develop, coordinate, and carry out elders’ Growth and Wellness plans according to their preferences and abilities.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed