Medication Technician
About The Position
Medication Technicians (also referred to as Med Techs, QMAPs, or Medication Aides) administer or assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments, subject to state regulations and required training or certification. They observe residents’ responses and report them to a supervisor. Certified Medication Technicians also maintain an organized and clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication deliveries. Brookdale describes opportunities for career growth and advancement, including roles such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification in accordance with state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required 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 (eligibility varies by employment status)
- 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 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 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 voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan, for full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs
- Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates employed for at least one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
