Medication Technician
About The Position
Country Meadows is hiring a Medication Technician for its Wyomissing campus in the Reading area. The role involves administering medications and treatments in a home-like setting, building relationships with residents, observing their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and supporting their comfort, health, and well-being. The technician also supports residents’ independence and daily routines, including bathing, dressing, and toileting. This position includes on-the-job training and continuing education. The stated opportunity is full-time, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., with every other weekend and every other holiday included in the schedule. Pay starts at $18.50 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
- Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe, efficient job performance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct-care experience.
- Current CPR and first aid.
- Up-to-date medication certification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Get to know residents while administering medications and treatments.
- Observe residents’ day-to-day behavior and outlook and help ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
- Manage the medication cart, maintaining complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
- Assist residents with daily routines, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
- Length-of-service bonus awards.
- PayActiv on-demand pay.
- Medical benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off, with unused time eligible to roll over.
- Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
- Family and medical leave.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Wellness reimbursement incentives.
- Meals for $2 on company campuses.
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and continuing education.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
