Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Brookdale is seeking a Medication Technician (also referred to as a Med Tech, QMAP, or Medication Aide/Tech). Subject to state regulations and completion of required training or certification, the role administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider or assists residents with self-administration. The technician observes and reports responses to a supervisor, maintains an organized and clean medication supply room, assists with medication cart audits, accurately counts medications, and coordinates medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale describes opportunities for career advancement, including positions such as Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse. Training and corporate support are available. Benefits vary by employment status.

Requirements

Complete required training or certification, in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, as permitted by state regulations and after completing required training or certification.
Observe and report residents’ responses 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) 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 voluntary benefits, including 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 voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 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 been employed for at least one year.