Certified Medication Aide — Senior Care Expert

Senior Lifestyle; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Medication Technician to oversee administration of prescribed medications for residents in the Assisted Living department in Beaverton, OR. You will ensure MAR/TAR compliance, perform personal and nursing care, and maintain accurate medical records.

The role requires attention to regulations, teamwork, and the ability to respond to emergencies with professionalism; training and ongoing staff development are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ months of experience in a senior living setting preferred.
• Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.
• English proficiency to communicate with supervisor and residents; basic software skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living per Federal & State regulations and company guidelines.
• Count and sign narcotics with approved personnel; report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Order medications and treatments from pharmacy or notify responsible party when stock is low.
• Notify supervisor when stock runs low and before deliveries.
• Receive and verify all medicines against pharmacy label and MAR; report discrepancies.
• Store all medications properly and separate from oral meds.
• Date vials at opening and follow pharmacy time limits.
• Inspect medications weekly and remove expired items.
• Compare current MARs to new MARs at changeover and report discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued meds and hand to supervisor.
• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, and incontinence care; assist with eating as needed.
• Provide nursing care: monitor vitals, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document information in daily log and inform supervisor of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Daily restocking and cleaning of medicine carts; weekly deep cleaning.
• Attend staff trainings and in-services; maintain complete medical records within 48 hours.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Technician certification (state dependent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Medication Technician to oversee administration of prescribed medications for residents in the Assisted Living department in Beaverton, OR. You will ensure MAR/TAR compliance, perform personal and nursing care, and maintain accurate medical records.

The role requires attention to regulations, teamwork, and the ability to respond to emergencies with professionalism; training and ongoing staff development are provided.