Medication Technician
Country Meadows Retirement Communities•Upper Macungie Township, PA
•$19 - $21
About The Position
Country Meadows is hiring a Medication Technician to manage medications and treatments for residents in a home-like setting. The role includes building relationships with residents and contributing to their health, comfort, and overall well-being. The position offers on-the-job training and continuing education. Opportunities are available part-time and full-time for the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift, with every other weekend off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required for this type of role.
- Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe, efficient job performance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct-care experience is preferred.
- Up-to-date medication certification requirements are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Engage with residents, get to know them personally, administer medications and treatments, observe their day-to-day behavior and outlook, and help ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Provide social and emotional support while encouraging residents’ independence.
- Manage the medication cart to maintain complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $18.50–$21 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
- Length-of-service bonus awards.
- PayActiv on-demand pay.
- Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off with rollover of unused time.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
- Family and medical leave.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Wellness reimbursement incentives.
- $2 meals on campuses, including a main dish, side, drink, and dessert.
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training and continuing education.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
