Med Tech / QMAP (Nights 6pm-6am)

Lark Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Eagle Senior Living in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to join our Assisted Living or Memory Care team. You will be a primary provider of resident care and medication delivery, collaborating with caregivers, nurses, and the broader care team to promote residents' physical, personal, and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include administering medications per individualized care plans, performing resident assessments, recording vitals, and supporting daily living

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of related work experience.
• Medication Technician certification as required by state regulations.
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous, patient, and compassionate manner.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical records management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including medication distribution per individualized plan of care.
• Perform resident assessments as required by state standards and facility policy.
• Observe residents for changes, document observations and communicate to supervisors, families, and the next shift.
• Complete and maintain individualized care plans; attend interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, restorative nursing techniques, and behavioral support.
• Encourage and assist residents with scheduled activities.
• Oversee the medication delivery system, including order entry, MAR documentation, narcotic counts, and pharmacy coordination.
• Assist with orienting, training, and coaching caregivers.
• Attend in-service classes and staff meetings

Skills

Compassionate care

Medical terminology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year related experience

Med Tech certification as required

Job description

About Us

At Eagle Senior Living, we believe meaningful relationships are what make a life well-lived. Since 2002, our communities have offered independent living, assisted living, and memory care built around close, family-like bonds between residents and associates.

We're hiring a Medication Technician ("Med Tech") to join our Assisted Living or Memory Care team. As a Med Tech, you'll be a primary provider of resident care and medication delivery, working alongside caregivers, nurses, and the broader care team to promote each resident's physical, personal, and emotional well-being. This role reports to the Director of Assisted Living or Director of Memory Care and assists with daily guidance of caregivers, though it does not include hiring or disciplinary authority.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct resident care services, including medication distribution, following each resident's individualized plan of care
• Perform resident assessments as required by state standards and facility policy
• Observe residents for changes in condition, document observations and red flags, and communicate timely to supervisors, families, and the next shift
• Complete and maintain individualized care plans; attend interdisciplinary care meetings
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, restorative nursing techniques, and behavioral support
• Encourage and assist residents with scheduled activities
• Support fall prevention and a restraint-free environment
• Oversee the medication delivery system, including order entry, MAR documentation, narcotic counts, and pharmacy coordination
• Assist with orienting, training, and coaching caregivers
• Attend in-service classes and staff meetings

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• At least one (1) year of related work experience
• Medication Technician certification as required by state regulations
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous, patient, and compassionate manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and clinical/diagnostic procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and to carry, transfer, push, pull, and reposition residents with assistance or equipment
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing, including color recognition

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a well-lit, well-ventilated community setting, with occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, and noise
• Occasional outdoor exposure to weather and temperature changes
• Frequent interruptions and interaction with residents who may be emotionally distressed
• Flexibility to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, or in other roles as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Additional Information

This job description is intended to convey general information about the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. The Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position, or to require additional or different tasks, at any time. Associates may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. This position may include access to Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA; associates with such access will receive training on HIPAA requirements and the Company's health information policies. Associates who violate HIPAA requirements are subject to discipline, up to and including termination. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not alter an associate's at-will employment status.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid reference checks, a pre-employment drug test, a physical, and proof of employment eligibility. Eagle Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.