Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Town of Manlius, NY

14d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Medication Technicians (also referred to as Med Techs, QMAPs, or Medication Aides) 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 Technicians also help maintain an organized and clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, keep accurate medication counts, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including possible progression to Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse positions.

Requirements

• Complete required training or certification in accordance with state regulations.
• Meet applicable state regulations for medication aides/technicians.

Responsibilities

• Administer or assist residents 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 medications 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 all medications.
• Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
• 401(k).
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
• Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
• Paid time off (full-time eligibility).
• Paid holidays (full-time eligibility).
• Company-provided life insurance (full-time eligibility).
• Adoption benefit (full-time eligibility).
• Short- and long-term disability (full-time eligibility).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time eligibility).
• Health Savings Account (full-time eligibility).
• Optional life and dependent life insurance (full-time eligibility).
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan (full-time eligibility).
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time eligibility).
• Qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
• Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
• Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

What This Job Offers

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