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 health care providers, 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 coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. The posting describes opportunities for career advancement, including roles such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse, and notes that compensation depends on the applicant’s skills and experience.
Requirements
- Complete required training and certification, as applicable under state regulations.
- Comply with state regulations governing medication administration.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments, 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 medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible associates
- 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 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
- Advance of qualifying naturalization application fees, up to $725, for eligible associates who have been with Brookdale for at least a year
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
