Medication Technician

Compass Senior Living•Woodburn, OR

About The Position

The Medication Technician/Medication Passer is a shift leader and role model responsible for the safe and secure delivery of medications. The role helps develop, coordinate, and carry out each elder’s Growth and Wellness plan in accordance with their preferences and abilities. The position also supports and guides Care Partners and helps ensure they complete their assignments. The posting particularly seeks holiday medication technicians available to work two or more different shifts: day (6:00 AM–2:00 PM), swing (2:00 PM–10:00 PM), or night (10:00 PM–6:00 AM). Holiday technicians must be on call for at least two of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, with time-and-a-half pay. After the season, there may be opportunities to remain on call/PRN or transition to full-time work.

Requirements

Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills when working with elders and families.
Computer literacy and ability to learn specified online programs.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a team environment.
Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and pursue goals.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
Good verbal communication and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who speak English.
Meet health requirements specified by state and/or federal regulations.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pass a criminal background check.
For holiday work, availability for two or more listed shifts and on-call availability for at least two observed holidays.

Responsibilities

Pass medications and assist with self-administration as required by state law.
Guide and support Medication Technicians on the shift.
Lead Care Partners by modeling kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and support them in completing assignments.
Participate in interviewing new Care Partners and Medication Technicians as needed.
Orient new Care Partners and Medication Technicians.
Train and retrain Care Partners and Medication Technicians as required by state regulations or to maintain skills.
Coach team members in collaboration with the Administrator.
Coordinate scheduling with the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) and Administrator.
Supervise storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medication.
Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.
Develop, coordinate, and perform tasks in elders’ Growth and Wellness plans according to their preferences and abilities.

Benefits

Accrue vacation and sick time starting the first day.
401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
Financial wellness education program.
Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
Early access pay options.
Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Education reimbursement program.
Time-and-a-half pay for holiday work.