Medication Technician

Monarch Place•Hanceville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Senior Living is hiring a Medication Technician (Med Tech) for its Assisted Living or Memory Care team. The Med Tech provides resident care and medication delivery in coordination with caregivers, nurses, and the broader care team, promoting residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being. The role reports to the Director of Assisted Living or Director of Memory Care and helps guide caregivers in their daily work, but has no hiring or disciplinary authority. The position involves direct resident care, medication-system oversight, documentation, resident assessments, and communication with supervisors, families, and incoming shifts. The Med Tech also assists residents with daily living activities and scheduled activities, supports fall prevention and a restraint-free environment, and helps orient, train, and coach caregivers. Work takes place in a well-lit, well-ventilated senior living community. The role may involve occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, noise, and outdoor weather or temperature changes. It includes frequent interruptions and interaction with residents who may be emotionally distressed. Flexibility to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, or in other roles may be required. Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, reference checks, a pre-employment drug test, a physical, and proof of employment eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of related work experience.
Medication Technician certification as required by state regulations.
Ability to work with elderly people in a courteous, patient, and compassionate manner.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and clinical/diagnostic procedures.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and to carry, transfer, push, pull, and reposition residents with assistance or equipment.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing, including color recognition.
Ability to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, or in other roles as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident care, including medication distribution, according to each resident’s individualized plan of care.
Perform resident assessments as required by state standards and facility policy.
Observe residents for changes in condition, document observations and red flags, and communicate promptly with supervisors, families, and the next shift.
Complete and maintain individualized care plans and attend interdisciplinary care meetings.
Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, restorative nursing techniques, and behavioral support.
Encourage and assist residents with scheduled activities.
Support fall prevention and a restraint-free environment.
Oversee the medication delivery system, including order entry, MAR documentation, narcotic counts, and pharmacy coordination.
Assist with orienting, training, and coaching caregivers.
Attend in-service classes and staff meetings.