Medication Technician Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center•Village of Trumansburg, NY

16h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides direct support to individuals participating in residential addiction recovery services at Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services' Men's Residence. The role oversees the self-administration of medications, monitors medication effects, maintains accurate medication records and inventory, and supports a safe, recovery-oriented residential environment. The Medication Technician works closely with nursing and residential program staff to promote medication safety and coordinate care. This position is onsite at CARS Men's Residence, 6621 NYS Route 227, Trumansburg, NY 14886. The listed schedule is five 8-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel is 0%. The standard pay rate is $18.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain both within the first month of employment.
Foundational understanding of addiction, recovery, behavioral health principles, and strength-based, individualized approaches to treatment and recovery-oriented care.
Ability to build effective professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to challenging situations using crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and accurately use computer systems for documentation and communication.
Ability to collaborate proactively with multidisciplinary team members and demonstrate professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Medication Aide or Medication Technician.
One year of experience working with individuals in substance use disorder or addiction recovery settings.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the self-administration of medications in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
Monitor and document medication effects, reporting concerns or changes to nursing staff as appropriate.
Maintain accurate medication counts and medication inventory.
Keep medication carts organized, clean, and properly maintained, and assist with medication cart audits.
Serve as a positive role model for clients, promoting recovery-focused behavior and healthy boundaries.
Collaborate with nursing and residential program staff to support daily program operations.
Assist with additional duties as assigned to support the residential treatment team.