Medication Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Medical benefits (Highmark Blue Shield

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Family and medical leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking a Medication Technician to engage with residents, administer medications, and support their health in a home-like setting. You will build relationships with residents while ensuring comfort and well-being during daily care.

We offer part-time and full-time opportunities with shifts 3:00pm–11:00pm and every other weekend off, plus a comprehensive benefits package and pay increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Direct-care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Medication certification requirements preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents, getting to know them personally while administering medications and treatments, observing day-to-day behavior and overall well-being.
• Provide social and emotional support, while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay starts at $18.50 - $21/hour (based on shift preference), with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Do you have direct-care experience and are ready to advance your career? Country Meadows offers a unique training opportunity to become a Medication Technician. In this role, you will manage medications with our residents in a home-like setting, while forming relationships with them and contributing to their overall health.

Current Opportunities:

• Part-Time - 3:00pm - 11:00pm, with every other Weekend OFF
• Full-Time - 3:00pm - 11:00pm, with every other Weekend OFF

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Medication Technician Responsibilities:

• Engage with residents, getting to know them personally while administering medications and treatments, observing their day-to-day behavior and outlook and ensuring their comfort and overall positive well-being.
• Provide social and emotional support, while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.

Medication Technician Requirements:

• Prior direct-care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred.
• Highly organized skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE