Medication Technician | Supportive Housing Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Medication Technician manages and distributes monitored medications and serves as the first point of contact for medication-related questions from patients, the treatment team, and community partners. The role coordinates closely with prescribers, pharmacy staff, and the broader treatment team to help ensure patients receive the correct medication on schedule. It also involves maintaining accurate documentation and supporting other team members. This full-time role is based in supportive housing services at Valley Oaks and Valley Woods. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay starts at $18.00 per hour and is calculated based on years of related experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from Valley Academy after hire.
CPR certification after hire.
Valley de-escalation certification after hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical experience working with medications.
Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for the medication distribution system and triage questions or concerns from patients, the treatment team, or community partners within the scope of practice.
Coordinate with the treatment team, including prescribers and pharmacy, to ensure the correct medications are delivered to the correct patient at the correct time.
Coordinate completion and submission of required paperwork and medical records with the treatment team.
Coordinate with treatment and office support teams to communicate with organizations supporting patient care.
Document non-billable clinical events in the electronic medical record.
Provide mentorship and guidance to other treatment team employees.
Demonstrate flexibility when temporarily assigned to other clinics and coordinate coverage with other technicians during absences.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-Demand Pay providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays and 2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance options.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Depending on medical plan selection, access to a Health Savings Account with company match up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and company match up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.