Medication Technician
About The Position
Brookdale is hiring a Medication Technician to administer or assist with the self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses to a supervisor. Certified Medication Aides/Techs also 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 describes opportunities for career development and advancement, including possible paths to Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse roles. Required training or certification is based on state regulations. Compensation is determined by the applicant’s skills and experience. Benefits vary by employment status; temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Requirements
- Complete required training or certification, as applicable under state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a health care provider, based on state regulations and completion of 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)
- 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 eligible full-time associates
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates
- Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates
- Adoption benefit
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligible associates with at least one year of service may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs
- Temporary associates 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
