Medication Technician

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a dedicated caregiver for a residential senior-care setting to support medication administration and monitor health indicators while assisting with daily living activities.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, coordination with pharmacies and physicians, and mentorship of staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in medication support and basic clinical monitoring.
• Ability to perform blood glucose checks and insulin administration safely.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to medication records.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to ADL assistance.
• Team collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and train staff.
• Professional communication with pharmacies and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication needs, including insulin administration.
• Monitor vital signs and perform blood glucose checks.
• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation.
• Coordinate prescription needs with pharmacies and physicians.
• Mentor and train team members to support consistent care.
• Assist facility leadership as needed, including operational support such as scheduling.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Glucose monitoring

Documentation

ADL assistance

Team mentorship

Pharmacy communication

Job description

Role Overview

Provide direct resident care in a residential senior-care setting by supporting medication administration, monitoring health indicators, and assisting with daily living needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication needs, including insulin administration.


• Monitor and record vital signs and perform blood glucose checks.


• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).


• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation.


• Coordinate prescription needs with pharmacies and physicians.


• Mentor and train team members to support consistent care.


• Assist facility leadership as needed, including operational support such as scheduling.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience and competence in medication support and basic clinical monitoring.


• Ability to perform blood glucose checks and support insulin administration safely.


• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail for medication records.


• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to ADL assistance.


• Team collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and train staff.


• Professional communication with pharmacies and physicians.