Medication Technician

Meridian Senior Living; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Telemedicine

FSA

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

EAP

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Charlotte, NC is hiring a part-time Med Tech to assist with medication administration for residents. You will maintain records, report changes, and interact professionally with residents, families and staff while ensuring safety and care quality.

The role requires a current Medication Aide/Technician Certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of medication experience with elderly populations. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Medication Aide/Technician Certification.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Meet state regulations training requirements.
• Minimum of one year experience with medications and elderly population.
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and continuing education.
• Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Team player and able to work independently.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff, vendors and the public.
• Must be honest, respectful and maintain confidentiality.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents following regulations.
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in conditions.
• Interact with residents and families in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion for elderly

English proficiency

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide/Technician Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MerryWood on Park - Charlotte, NC 28209

Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $18.50 HourlyMust be flexible, work the weekends and certified as a Med Tech and CNA.

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Med Tech position we are hiring for:

As a Med Tech, the primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents following company regulatory guidelines. Other tasks include keeping proper care records, reporting any changes in resident’s conditions, and interacting with internal and external customers in a professional manner while ensuring resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.

QualificationsRequirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid Medication Aide/Technician Certification
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Successfully complete training as required and in accordance with state regulations
• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with medications and the elderly population
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer