Medication Technician

HOMESTEAD; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine (1800MD)

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Med Tech to support medication administration for residents in our Vermont community. You will follow regulatory guidelines, maintain accurate records, and interact with residents and families to ensure safety and satisfaction.

A compassionate approach and teamwork are essential in this role. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Medication Aide/Technician Certification, and at least one year of experience with medications and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Medication Aide/Technician Certification.
• Experience with medications and elderly population (1+ year).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents following regulatory guidelines.
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in residents' conditions.
• Interact professionally with residents, families, staff and external parties.
• Prioritize resident safety and satisfaction in daily duties.

Skills

English Proficiency

Team Player

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medication Aide/Technician Certification

Job description

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 AccountCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401KEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusEmployee 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.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentCurrent and valid Medication Aide/Technician CertificationAbility to read, write and speak EnglishSuccessfully complete training as required and in accordance with state regulationsMust have a minimum of one year experience working with medications and the elderly populationMust possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirementsObtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulationsMust have compassion for and desire to work with the elderlyMust demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individualAbility to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the publicMust be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of othersMust meet all health requirements and pass background checksMeridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer