Medication Tech

Ovation; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Ovation by Avamere in Washington, UT seeks a dedicated Medication Tech to administer medications and provide direct care for residents in a memory care/assisted living setting. You will follow physician orders, document in the EMR, and coordinate with nursing staff and families.

Responsibilities include maintaining the medication cart, reporting side effects, supporting care plans, and assisting with appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver or Medication Tech in memory care or assisted living.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders and facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely and record in resident records.
• Notify pharmacy or family when meds need refilling.
• Maintain a clean medication cart and room.
• Monitor side effects and report to Health Services.
• Follow care plans and assist with medical appointments.
• Observe residents for health changes and monitor vital signs.
• Document changes in EMR and complete incident reports as needed.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks as assigned by the RN.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Medication Tech

Location: Ovation Sienna Hills; 1525 East Ovation Place; Washington, UT 84780

Job Summary

The primary role of the Medication Tech is to administer medications and provide direct care to residents.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders and in accordance with facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident’s record.
• Notify the pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Director of Health Services.
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and their comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Assisting with medical appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for the residents’ needs
• Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ status, personal needs, and communications with outside providers in the electronic medical record.
• Complete accident and incident reports in a timely manner and according to facility policy
• Perform delegated nursing services as assigned by the RN.
• Participate in in-service education programs as assigned.
• Promptly report changes in resident conditions to the Director of Health Services.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under their supervision.
• Work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies, and ancillary service providers.
• Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in a Memory Care Unit and or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify