Medication Technician

Bickford Senior Living; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Voluntary life & disability

Prescription savings plans

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to support residents’ daily medication needs with compassion and respect. You will follow physician orders, use the eMAR system, and collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure accurate dosing and documentation.

This full-time role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match, with pay available daily for eligible staff. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active MT certification or one year of senior care experience.
• Approved Medication Manager Certificate required.
• HS diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Follow MAR and physician orders accurately for medication administration.
• Uphold Six Rights of medication administration and internal policies.
• Utilize the eMAR system and communicate with clinical leadership as needed.
• Provide direct resident care and supervise non-licensed team members on shift.
• Demonstrate Bickford’s mission and lead by example on shift.

Skills

Medication administration

eMAR usage

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Shift leadership

Education

Medication Technician Certification

Medication Manager Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eMAR system

Job description

Starting at $19.75

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Medication Technician! The Medication Technician supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Resident’s daily medications needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!

• Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment! *full-time employees*
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match

Starting at $19.75

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Medication Technician! The Medication Technician supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Resident’s daily medications needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!

This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment! *full-time employees*
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily

“There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Accurately following the resident MAR to ensure that medications are given out according to the Physician’s orders.
• Understand and follow the “Six rights of medication administration” and all of Bickford’s policies and procedures regarding medication management.
• Understand and appropriately utilize the eMAR system for medication administration.
• Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership for clarification and direction regarding resident medication administration and care.
• Providing direct resident care Supervision of resident care work of non-licensed team members and other areas of the branch as appropriate.
• You will be a leader in demonstrating the Bickford Mission ‘Whatever it Takes’ to all other team members on shift.

Qualifications:

• An active Medication Technician Certification in good standing or at least one year of experience in the care of seniors.
• Must have an approved Medication Manager Certificate from the Department of Inspection and Appeals
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to utilize or learn Bickford’s eMAR system to administer medications.

ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

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