Medication Technician

Saint Therese; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Therese is seeking experienced Medication Technicians to join their team in Monroe, Michigan. The role includes dispensing medications, monitoring patient reactions, and ensuring compliance in a supportive environment for seniors. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in healthcare, a passion for assisting others, and the ability to work effectively under supervision. Competitive wages, a sign-on bonus, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages with credit for experience

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account options

Generous vacation plan

Tuition Discount Opportunities

Employee Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medication Technician or CENA/Nurse Aide required.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs. while transferring a resident.
• Maturity to deal effectively with job demands.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and observing residents for side effects.
• Administering prescribed medications under supervision.
• Documenting medication administration accurately.

Skills

Resident centered thinking

Excellent written and verbal communication

Dependability

Education

Completion of training as a Medication Technician

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Saint Therese – IHM Senior Living is looking for experienced Medication Technicians to join our dedicated team in Monroe, Michigan! We provide a home for seniors who want to live in a place that has the full continuum of care – meaning residents can move into independent living and then as their care needs evolve, they can move to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or stay in our short- term rehab center. We are a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid and staffed by people who have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care.

A Medication Technician Is Responsible For

• Dispensing oral capsules, pills, elixirs and perhaps subcutaneous insulin to residents
• Administering prescribed medications to patients and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision.
• Assist residents in taking the medication; and assess for any side effects or drug reactions.
• Taking vital signs and/or observe patient to detect response to medication.
• Documenting when a PRN medication is given and why. If the PRN medication was not effective, document and what intervention was given.
• Provide assistance and respond to call lights, phone and in-person request for information as needed.
• Display a positive attitude and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
  
  

Positions available in assisted living and memory care include working every other holiday:

• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (24 hours per two-week pay period)
  
  

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training as a Medication Technician is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Medication Technician is required if candidate has not completed training.
• Previous experience as a CENA or Nurse Aide is also required.
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Resident centered thinking, with awareness & sensitivity to resident needs, interests, & abilities
• Ability to meet the physical demands of position, including lifting over 50 lbs. while transferring a resident.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
• Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
• Dependability, with the ability to follow direction.
• Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
  
  

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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