Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to 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. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Technicians also help keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies.

Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse, and offers professional development and health and wellness programs. Benefits vary by employment status. Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits, though they may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments 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 for eligible part-time and full-time associates
• 401(k)
• 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 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 naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have worked at Brookdale for at least one year

What This Job Offers

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