Medication Technician

Aspire Indiana Health; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health is seeking a Medication Technician to manage medication for clients at Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center. This role involves instructing clients on medication use, administering injections, and monitoring health issues. Candidates should have relevant certifications and knowledge of pharmacology. Flexibility to work various shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, QMA, CNA, Pharmacy Technician, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Understanding of substance-use disorder impacts is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication monitoring and regimen for clients.
• Instruct clients on medication use and side effects.
• Administer injections and TB tests.

Skills

Knowledge of basic pharmacology

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with EHR

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

CNA

Pharmacy Technician

EMT

Paramedic

Job description

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Now interviewing for a Medication Technician at Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center located in Anderson, IN.

Positions available: Full-Time and Part-Time for day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit providing comprehensive “whole health” services, including primary care, behavioral health, recovery programs, and social determinants of health like housing and employment. We serve diverse populations across five Central Indiana counties.

Position Summary

The Medication Technician manages medication monitoring and the medication regimen for clients at Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center. Responsibilities include instructing clients on medication use, side effects, and interactions; administering injections and TB tests; processing medication refills and prior authorizations; taking vital signs; consulting with healthcare providers; updating medication records; and monitoring health issues.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), CNA, Pharmacy Technician, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Understanding of substance-use disorder impacts is highly preferred.

Certification

Must be certified by an accredited body (QMA, EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician) in Indiana or enrolled in a qualifying program within 6 months of employment.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency with Aspire’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.

Additional info: Drug screening, TB testing, and extensive background checks are required. All employees are encouraged to get a flu shot and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We follow CDC protocols including masks, social distancing, and sanitization.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare