Medication Technician
About The Position
Medication Technicians (also referred to as Medication Aides or QMAPs) administer or assist with the self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by health care providers, subject to state regulations and completion of required training or certification. They observe and report responses to their supervisor. Certified Medication Technicians also help keep the medication supply room clean and organized, assist with medication cart audits, maintain accurate medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. The posting describes opportunities for career advancement, including Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse positions.
Requirements
- Complete the training or certification required by applicable 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 and treatments 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) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
- 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 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.
- Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
- Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
