Medication Technician

Lifesong Hospice; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m…

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

Country Meadows in Hershey, PA is seeking a Medication Technician to manage medications for residents in a home-like setting, building relationships and contributing to their health and well-being.

The role requires direct-care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably up-to-date medication certification. Both part-time and full-time shifts are available, with on-site work and no travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up-to-date medication certification preferred.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Ability to understand and speak English clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents, 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

Direct-care experience

English proficiency

Highly organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication certification preferred

Job description

Hershey
451 Sand Hill Rd
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Personal Care 6102
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC012515

Description

Pay starts at $18.50- $21.50/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.

Part time 6 am to 2 pm 30 hours in 2-week pay period

Full Time 2 pm to 10 pm 60 hours in 2-week pay period

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

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

• 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.
• 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

Travel Required

No .

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