Medication Technician

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,492 - 34,882; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid time off starting at 15 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a full-time Medication Technician for Cannon House, an Assisted Living Facility in Seattle. The role involves dispensing and documenting medications while collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates should be Certified Nursing Assistants with Nurse Delegation training and experience in behavioral health. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off starting at 15 days per year. Join us to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with DSHS Nurse Delegation training.
• Must be able to calculate medication dosages and do simple conversions.
• Must possess experience with residents with mental health and dementia.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and document medications to residents.
• Monitor for drug reactions and report to the nurse.
• Assist with measuring vital signs and de-escalating residents.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant with DSHS Nurse Delegation training

Medication dosage calculation

Experience with mental and behavioral health

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Proficient in English

Job description

Medication Technician for Assisted Living Facility

Hourly Rate: $21.55

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Full‑time (32 or 40 hours per week) Med Tech for Cannon House, our Assisted Living Facility in Seattle. We offer a competitive wages and excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. The primary responsibilities include dispensing and documenting of oral, topical, and inhalation medications to our valued residents. This is a morning shift from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The Med Tech will monitor for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse. The Med Tech will also assist the LN in measuring VS, de‑escalating residents with behavioral issues and assisting with receiving and following up on phone messages. The Med Tech will be required to follow instructions, request clarification when instructions are unclear and will work collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcome for the residents and the organization.

The Med Tech will perform other duties as outlined in the job description and as assigned by Supervisor. This person must be a team player, working with all members of the facility's interdisciplinary care team; must have good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and must perform all duties in a resident‑centered manner.

Qualifications and or Skills:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with DSHS Nurse Delegation training
• Must be able to calculate medication dosages and do simple conversions e.g. lb to kg.
• Must possess the experience of working with residents with mental health, behavioral health issues and dementia in a variety of types of both.
• Must be able to interact sensitively and appropriately with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Must be proficient in English; proficiency in other languages also preferred.

What We Offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid‑time‑off starting at 15 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer