Medication Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. As a Medication Technician, you'll play a vital role in providing care and support to residents in a warm, home-like environment. This position offers competitive pay starting at $17.00/hour, with opportunities for advancement based on experience. You'll engage with residents, manage their medications, and ensure their overall well-being, all while receiving comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are ready for a rewarding career, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Excellent vision and dental

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays including birthday

Wellness reimbursement incentives

$2 meals on campus

Qualifications

• Direct-care experience is essential for managing medications with residents.
• High school diploma or GED required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents while administering medications and ensuring their comfort.
• Manage the medication cart for quality control and up-to-date supplies.

Skills

Direct-care experience

Highly organized skills

Ability to understand and speak English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Ecumenical Bldg3, Ecumenical (Harrisburg), 3525 Canby St, Harrisburg, PA 17109, USA

***Pay starts at $17.00/hour-$19.00/hour with the opportunity to earn more based on experience***

Do you have direct-care experience and are ready to advance your career? Country Meadows/Ecumenical 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.

***Full Time (includes every other weekend and every other holiday) OR PRN (As Needed)***

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

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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/Ecumenical:

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.