Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician (also referred to as a Med Tech, QMAP, or Medication Aide/Tech). Depending on state regulations and completion of required training or certification, the role administers medication and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider or assists residents with self-administration, then observes and reports responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs help keep the medication supply room organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, maintain accurate medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery. Brookdale offers opportunities for career advancement, including Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse positions, as well as professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs. The organization describes its communities as providing gracious hospitality, a home-like environment, resident events and gatherings, clinical care, and corporate support that includes a robust training program.
Requirements
- Complete training or certification required by applicable state regulations for the role.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to 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 all medications.
- Communicate with pharmacies to coordinate medication delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
- 401(k) (eligibility varies by employment status).
- 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.
- Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
- 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
