Medication Tech – Resident Care & Medication Admin

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO 4 weeks + holidays

Job summary

Avamere Keizer in Keizer, OR is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications and provide direct resident care on an evening shift schedule (Thu-Mon EVE). This role supports memory care and assisted living residents.

You will pass meds per orders, document in the EMR, and coordinate with nursing staff and the pharmacy to ensure timely, accurate care. Experience in EMR documentation and a high school diploma are required, along with CPR/First Aid certification and a Food Handler's

Qualifications

• Caregiver/Medication Tech experience in memory care or assisted living.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Ability to obtain Food Handler's Card.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications per physician orders and facility policy.
• Record medications administered in the resident's record.
• Notify pharmacy or family when medications need refills.
• Maintain a clean and secure medication cart and room.
• Monitor and report medication side effects to health services director.
• Follow care plans related to medication administration.
• Assist with medical appointments and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Observe residents for health changes and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication tech experience

CPR/First Aid certification

Food Handler's Card

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Avamere Keizer in Keizer, OR is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications and provide direct resident care on an evening shift schedule (Thu-Mon EVE). This role supports memory care and assisted living residents.

You will pass meds per orders, document in the EMR, and coordinate with nursing staff and the pharmacy to ensure timely, accurate care. Experience in EMR documentation and a high school diploma are required, along with CPR/First Aid certification and a Food Handler's