Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to state regulations and required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs also maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, provide accurate medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale describes a home-like setting focused on hospitality, comfort, resident and family connections, and clinical care. The company offers training and opportunities for career growth, including potential advancement to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. The position’s base pay depends on the applicant’s skills and experience. Benefits vary by employment status; temporary associates are not benefits eligible, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Follow applicable state regulations for medication administration or assistance.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification.
- Observe residents’ responses to medication and treatments and report them 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 for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
- 401(k) plan.
- Associate assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Referral program.
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
- Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
- Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
- Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
- Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
- Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
- Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for U.S. naturalization application costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
