Medication Technician - CMA 1st shift
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician for the 1st shift. Medication Aides/Techs administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments, subject to state regulations and completion of required training or certification. They observe and report responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, maintain accurate medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate deliveries. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including potential progression to positions such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. Benefits vary by employment status.
Requirements
- Complete required training and certification, as applicable under state regulations.
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 and report residents’ responses to medication or treatment 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
- Optional 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates
- Advance of eligible naturalization application fees for qualifying associates who have been employed for at least one year
- Professional development and training programs
- Health and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
