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 a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and after completing required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Technicians also maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, provide accurate medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale describes opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including potential progression to roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. The company offers a range of benefits that vary by employment status. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.
Requirements
- Complete required medication aide/technician training or certification, as required by 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 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 (eligibility varies by employment status).
- 401(k) plan.
- 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.
- Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive advances for naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
- Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
