Medication Technician

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Medication Technicians (also referred to as Med Techs, QMAPs, or Medication Aides) administer or assist with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a health care provider, subject to state regulations and completion of required training or certification. They observe and report responses to their supervisor. Certified Medication Technicians also maintain an organized, clean medication supply room, assist with medication cart audits, accurately count medications, and coordinate medication deliveries with pharmacies. Brookdale offers professional development and opportunities to advance into roles such as Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse. The job posting does not specify the position’s schedule or location type.

Requirements

Complete the training or certification required by applicable 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, subject to employment-status eligibility.
401(k) program.
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 for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability coverage 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 who have been with Brookdale for 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 eligible for benefits but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.