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 role also helps develop, coordinate, and carry out each elder’s Growth and Wellness plan in keeping with their preferences and abilities. The Medication Technician guides and supports Care Partners and Med Techs, promotes kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and helps maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.

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 skills and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who speak only 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 Med Techs during the shift.
• Lead Care Partners by modeling kindness, accountability, and collaboration.
• Participate in interviewing new Care Partners and Med Techs as needed.
• Orient new Care Partners and Med Techs.
• Train and retrain Care Partners and Med Techs 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’ medication.
• Maintain compliance with Compass Senior Living policies and procedures, including the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Help develop, coordinate, and perform tasks in elders’ Growth and Wellness plans according to their preferences and abilities.
• Ensure Care Partners complete their assignments and provide them with support and guidance.

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 for emotional wellness.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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