Admissions Medication Technician — 36-Hour Week

First Step House; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Paid time off

15 paid holidays annually

401(k) employer matching 5%

Annual merit increases and bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Job summary

First Step House is hiring an Orientation Medication Technician in Salt Lake City, UT. The role supports the admissions process and ongoing residential medication management under RN supervision. The position offers a 36-hour work week with a focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

You will work with nurses, clinical teams, and recovery staff to ensure medications are documented and transferred correctly, while upholding HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Active certification as a Nursing Assistant, Medication Aide, or Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Experience with substance use disorder treatment and medication management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and inventory medications with clients during the admissions process.
• Prepare and safely transfer client medications to their assigned residential facilities.
• Coordinate with the FSH Medical Clinic to address urgent medication needs.
• Fill medication cassettes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Update and monitor medication administration records and narcotic administration records.
• Assist with medication passing as directed and delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation accuracy

Education

CNA / Medication Aide / Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

First Step House is hiring an Orientation Medication Technician in Salt Lake City, UT. The role supports the admissions process and ongoing residential medication management under RN supervision. The position offers a 36-hour work week with a focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

You will work with nurses, clinical teams, and recovery staff to ensure medications are documented and transferred correctly, while upholding HIPAA and agency policies.